You must read the following NVHC Sign-in Sheet Statement/Liability Disclaimer, [https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf ](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.

The highlight of this adventure is learning about the haunted history of Occoquan. We will share stories of paranormal activity rumored to occur in various locations in Occoquan. The walk will be entirely on paved trails. The town goes all out with Halloween decorations! We will meet at the upper level parking lot across from Brickmaker's Cafe in Occoquan Park. We will walk two miles (one mile of it is on the bike path along Ox Road) to the town of Occoquan, walk two miles in Occoquan hearing ghost stories, and then retracing our two mile route back to the Brickmaker's Cafe for lunch (for those interested). There is some elevation gain coming out of Occoquan Park and then returning on the bike path from the town of Occoquan. Costumes are encouraged- we'll be wearing ours! Rain date will be Friday, Oct. 31.

Distance: 6 miles (out and back)
Pace: 2.5-3 miles per hour, while moving
Elevation: 400 ft.
Terrain: Paved
Dogs: are permitted on this hike in accordance with the NVHC dog policy,
https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy. Please note that dogs are not permitted in the cafe.
Park entry fee: none
Restrooms: At the start in Brickmakers Cafe
Hike Leaders: Kris N., Teresa B.

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How to get there:
From I-95 South, exit 163 for VA-642/Lorton Rd. At the end of the exit ramp take a right onto Lorton Rd. Follow Lorton Rd for 1.4 miles then turn left on to Workhouse Road. In 0.6 mile make a left at the light onto Ox Road. In 0.4 mile take a left at the light into Occoquan Park. Go about 0.7 mile and park in the big parking lot on the left, across from the Brickmakers Cafe. This is the upper level lot. Please do not park in the lower lot near the water, as that lot is for boat launch.