Trailhead Hike: Trillium Hike, VA

PATC Map 8/ Trailhead hike – NO BUS

$5. Long hike: 11 .5mi., approx. 2000 ft. elevation gain. Moderate hike: 9 mi., 1750 ft. elevation gain.

Today we will visit the Linden area, which has one of the highest concentrations of trillium in the country, and indeed of the world.

NOTE: Time of hike has been pushed back an hour so that we can accommodate some folks who need to carpool.

All hikers will begin from the parking area lot #7 on Freezeland Road. The trail leads downward until you hit the AT and all hikers then turn RIGHT. We will walk SOUTH on the AT counter clockwise until we reach the Upper Ted Lake entrance into the Fred Thompson Wilderness. For the short hike, you reach that location around 1-1:30 or so and it's a great place to stop for lunch. Long hikers will add an additional 2-mile loop, so depending on pace, we'll have a late lunch/stop around 2:30 or so. This hike may seem mostly downhill but it's not. There is a nice steep climb after lunch and this will be the shortest leg as we ascend the mountain and make our way down back to the parking lot. The maps will help a lot. Link to Alt Trails MapAlt Trails Map

CAR POOLING
Carpooling is available. A few of us can provide a ride if you can get to the Vienna, VA metro no later than 9AM. We'd like to start the hike around 10AM.

WEATHER
Forecast in Markham, VA is 49-69 and overcast.

RECOMMENDATIONS
Please consider long pants as there is a lot of vegetation that will swipe your legs as we pass. ALSO, please bring water and food with you. Poles may not be necessary but they are a nice to have.

RESERVATIONS
Capital Hiking Club is a non-profit group, and the public is invited on all trips. Reservations are accepted as late as Friday, but reserving before Wednesday night helps ensure your spot and prevent cancellation of the hike due to low sign-ups. RSVP through Meetup and pay through PayPal. Please be sure your RSVP gives your full name and phone number.

FIRST-TIME HIKERS
If you're a first-time hiker with us, please notify the leaders in advance so they can make sure you have the info you need. Hikers must be able to keep at least a 2 mph pace.

LIABILITY
By RSVP'ing for a CHC hike, you acknowledge and accept that hikers are responsible for their own safety and must assume risks and liability for all outings. CHC leaders, officers, and representatives shall not be liable for any injuries, loss or damage to persons or property, direct or consequential, arising out of any trips or club activities. Participants will be asked to sign a waiver the day of Alt Trails Link of Map the hike.

CANCELLATION POLICY
To cancel and receive a full refund less a $5 processing fee, you must change your RSVP to "No" on Meetup before 12PM the Thursday before the hike. If you change your RSVP after 12PM the Thursday before the hike, no refunds will be issued.

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