Emerald Pond via Bird Knob, Brown's Hollow Loop ~10.5 miles/~2500 ft elev gain
Details
Parking: Massanutten Visitor Center
Hike: Emerald Pond via Bird knob, Browns Hollow loop
There will be an optional tailgate in the parking lot at the end of the hike. Bring a beverage, a chair, and a snack at your discretion.
Hike Description: This hike starts from the (permanently closed) Massanutten Visitors Center. The trail descends from the parking lot along the Wildflower Trail until its junction with the Massanutten Ridge Trail where we will turn right and climb up to the ridge to Bird Knob Trail where we will bear right and follow the trail until we come to an open field. We walk along the edge of the open field back into the woods and follow the trail to the spur leading up to Emerald pond. After enjoying Emerald Pond we will retrace the spur back to Bird Knob trail and continue following it to the gravel road where we will turn right until the intersection with Roaring Run Trail. We turn left onto Roaring Run Trail and follow it to Browns Hollow Trail where we will turn left again, following and crossing the stream a couple times before reconnecting with the Wildflower Trail and following it back to our cars.
Disclaimer: GetHiking Organizers are not professional guides. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would if you were hiking alone. You are solely responsible for your own safety and well-being. With your RSVP you agree to participate at your own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to your property and/or any injury to yourself or your guest. When joining GetHiking you affirm that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of claim arising out of/or related to this event against the organizers of this group.
Weather: If inclement weather necessitates canceling or postponing the hike, the decision will be made no later than 6:00AM - cancellations will be posted on the hike comments section. Steady rain with not much chance of clearing and/or dangerous conditions will call for postponing the hike.
RSVP: If you find that you are NOT going to be able to attend the hike, please update your RSVP to “No” as soon as possible. This allows those on the waitlist to have the opportunity to attend.
Recommended items - Broken in Hiking Boots, Trekking Poles, Lunch/Snacks, 2-3 Liters of Water, Good Day Pack, Clothing appropriate for the weather