Jeremys Run/Knob Mountain (Rating: A)

You must read the following NVHC Sign-in Sheet Statement/Liability Disclaimer, https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf and then answer the question that you will see when you RSVP with "I accept" to be permitted on the hike.

This is a 12 mile challenging circuit hike with an elevation gain of 2500 feet in the northern section of Shenandoah National Park. Jeremys Run is one of the most beautiful streams in this section. The trail crosses the stream 16 times in a 5 mile section; so be prepared. We will begin at the Elkwallow Picnic area parking. From there we will take the Appalachian trail, Jeremy's Run trail, Knob Mountain Cutoff trail, Knob Mountain trail and then return on Jeremys Run trail with all the stream crossings. We hike at a pace of 2.5-3.0 when moving.

You may want to bring water shoes if you have them. If Jeremy's Run is running high, crossing it without getting your feet wet may be difficult or impossible. Also bring lunch, at least 2 quarts/liters of water, hat, and sun screen.

Leader: Edward Schaefer 703-850-3251 (C)

Rating: A

Carpools: Meet at the Centreville Park and Ride at 7:30am. Suggested carpool fee is $10. The leader will be at the carpool location. GPS Coordinates: 38.836038, -77.455371. https://goo.gl/maps/hc3LRG7Hsy2wMJs18

Driving time to trailhead from carpool location: 1 hour 30 minutes.
Meet at the trailhead @ 9:00am. GPS Coordinates: 38.74096, -78.31204 Turn in at the Elk Wallow Picnic Area and proceed all the way to the back. https://goo.gl/maps/LVG4Jha8Q7KKSmx66

Neither the Club nor the hike leaders are responsible for coordinating transportation to/from the trailhead. Hikers are not guaranteed to get a ride to the trailhead from the carpool location. Carpooling is organized by the participants and participation is at your own risk.

Summary:
Hiking distance: 12 miles
Elevation Gain: 2500'
Rating: A (but is almost A+)
Park Entry Fee: $30 (free with National Park pass).
Suggested Carpool fee: $10
Dogs not permitted on this hike.

Alltrails map for hike: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/virginia/jeremys-run-trail?mobileMap=false&ref=sidebar-static-map

You must have recent experience doing hikes of comparable distance and elevation gain.