Memorial to Mari Kelly Hike (Friends of Mari only please)
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This hike will be in memory of our good friend Mari, who passed away earlier this year. Her Birthday is November 16th.
Please only sign up if you were a friend of Mari’s. I won’t post a limit for attendees on this hike so that everyone who knew Mari will be able to attend. So fair warning it could be a good size group.
I don’t intend to lead this whole hike, thought we would just all take turns walking with Mari.
Afterwards, we will go to Shotwell run in Madison County to lift a glass and share our memories of our dear friend. If the weather is nice, we could sit outside.
Fair warning, I might change the version of the hike, but I wanted to get this out to get it on your calendars
We’ll meet at the Pinnacles Picnic Area Skyline Drive, MM 36.7.
This is a gorgeous 7.1 mile retrace hike with an approximate 1,370’ elevation gain. There are excellent views of the valley along the trail and from Mary’s Rock spectacular 270 degree views of the Shenandoah Valley and beyond. We’ll plan to have lunch along the trail or once we reach the Pinnacles.
The Pinnacles are composed of large Pedlar Formation granite, which is a rarity in the Shenandoah, so it will be an interesting place to explore and take pictures.
Difficulty: Moderate
What to bring: Backpack, poles, water, lunch, snacks. To be prepared for winter weather you may want to bring gloves, wool hat and micro-spikes for your boots (in case we run into ice). Hand warmers are also great to have in your backpacks this time of year.
Weather: TBD.
Please do not hike if you’re not feeling well.
Disclaimer: GetHiking organizers are not professional guide. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking solo. You are soley responsible for your own (and your guest’s) safety and well-being. With your RSVP you agree to participate at your own risk and are soley responsible for any damage to your property. When joining GetHiking you affirm you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of claim arising out of/or related to this event against the organ of this group.
RSVP: If you find you’re not able to attend please update your RSVP to no as soon as possible. This will allow those on the waitlist to have the opportunity to attend