Sugar Hollow to Big Branch Falls (Day Hike 7.3 miles)

Starts at the Sugar Hollow Reservoir near Charlottesville
This is NOT the hike to the "blue hole"

HIKE DETAILS
Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous BRING YOUR HIKING POLES
There are several stream crossings
Hike Distance: 7.3 miles (we can extend uphill if folks are feeling it)
Elevation Change: +800 - 800 feet
Hike Pace: Moderate 2.0 - 2.5 mph
Terrain: mountainous
More info:
https://gohikevirginia.com/sugar-hollow-reservoir/

Recommended hiking gear: (Broken in hiking shoes/boots; poles, backpack with water, snacks, rain gear, sunscreen, insect repellent, basic first aid kit)

Organizer will Provide: very basic first aid and send out additional hike details and carpool location the day before via email.

No meeting at the trailhead.

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Dogs Allowed: YES - leashed
Bring a snack or lunch for the trail - we will stop and eat/rest in a nice spot.

It is typical to contribute $$ to driver to defray the cost of gas prices.
going rate in this economy - split $50

Typically we combine these hikes with OPTIONAL visits to local wineries for tastings and bon vivanterie.

Cancellation: If weather becomes an issue, please check your email or contact the "Adventure Specialist" for this event.
Max Group Size: 10

GENERAL DETAILS
RSVPS close FRIDAY May 8th (day before) the event. This provides time for organizer to organize, settle things, and notify all of group plans.

Organizer will send a DM Friday with the carpool location (west end of Richmond VA).
Please PREcheck your Meetup Site settings so that you get emails from event organizers.

If you cannot sign up it most likely means that event is full, or you + number of guests exceeds max amount, or RSVPs are closed.

Send me a direct email from Meetup if you have any questions (my profile page has that option):
https://www.meetup.com/central-virginia-trailblazers/members/27493742/
Steve