Cedar Run, Hawksbill, AT, and White Oak Canyon Circuit- ~11 miles-Strenuous
Details
Starting Point - White Oak Canyon Parking Area
Ending Point - White Oak Canyon Parking Area
Hike Distance/Rating/Elevation - 12.5 miles/Strenuous/3500 feet of elevation
Disclaimer #1 - This hike is rated as a strenuous hike. Since this hike is rated as a strenuous hike, all hikers will start the hike on the wait list until I can verify the hiking experience of all hikers on the wait list. Those hikers, who have not hiked with me on a strenuous hike, will need to answer the following vetting questions before allowing those hikers on the hike.
- How often do you hike?
- What strenuous hikes have you done?
- When and what was the last strenuous hike that you completed?
The answers to these questions can either be emailed to me at patrickcory@hotmail.com or via Meetup messages. Hikers have within one week of their RSVP to send the answers to the vetting questions to me. Failure to answer the vetting questions within one week will move those hikers from the wait list to NOT GOING.
With the size of the parking area and the popularity of the White Oak Canyon area, I am going to be capping the hike at 12 hikers.
Hike Highlights - Cedar Run Trail, Hawksbill Trail, 270 degree views from the summit of Hawksbill, Appalachian Trail, Ridge line views from the Appalachian Trail, White Oak Canyon Trail, Upper White Oak Falls, Lower White Oak Falls
Hike Details - We are going to be adding to the popular Cedar Run and White Oak Canyon circuit hike. We are going to be making the climb up to the summit of Hawksbill and the amazing views from the summit of Hawksbill. This hike will also tie in the Cedar Run and White Oak Canyon Falls. We are going to start the hike by forming carpools at the North Research Park shortly before 8:00 AM. From the North Research Park, we are going to drive to the White Oak Canyon Parking Area. From the parking area, we are going to start the hike by making the short hike to the White Oak Canyon and Cedar Run Trails. We are going to take the left onto the Cedar Run Trail and start making the climb up the Cedar Run Trail. We will cross Cedar Run a couple of times before arriving at Skyline Drive. We will make the short steep climb up to the summit of Hawksbill and the amazing views of summit of Hawksbill. After soaking in the views, we will retrace our steps back down to Skyline Drive. We will turn left onto the Appalachian Trail. We will have winter time ridgeline views. We will make our way to the stables of Skyland and cross Skyline Drive to the White Oak Canyon Trail. We will start the descent down the White Oak Canyon Trail to the Upper and Lower White Oak Falls. We will make our way back to the White Oak Canyon Parking Area and finish the hike.
As is tradition with my hikes, there will be an optional post hike at a local restaurant and brewery. Carpools can be arranged accordingly for those, who wish to partake.
What ti Bring - Broken in hiking boots, trekking poles, traction (will be required if there is snow and ice on the trails), layers of clothing for winter hiking, 3 to 4 liters of water, lunch/snacks, camera/phone, beanies, gloves, SNP pass if you have one, $5 for your driver if not driving, first aid kit, a good daypack
Disclaimer #3 - GetHiking Charlottesville's Organizers are not professional guides. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone. With your RSVP you agree with this disclaimer - Disclaimer (https://www.meetup.com/GetHiking-Charlottesville-Charlottesville-VA/pages/21088739/Disclaimer/)