Trayfoot Mountain-Paine Run Loop - 9.2 miles - Strenuous 2200 ft.

This hike will be lead by Mary Power and Jocelyn Prostko.
After the hike we will head to Blue Mountain Brewery for Steal the Glass Day! Check out the mug for this months free giveaway!

Carpools may be arranged by using the comments section in the hike writeup. Some possible meeting locations are Wegmans, Aldi, etc.

This challenging loop in the southern district of Shenandoah National Park isn’t as well-known as some of its neighboring hikes, but it offers a wonderful variety of scenery. There are two magnificent viewpoints, a beautiful mountain stream to explore, fascinating rock formations, and solitude on some of the park’s less traveled trails.

For a more detailed description go to: https://www.hikingupward.com/SNP/TrayfootMountainPaineRun/

DIFFICULTY: Strenuous

DOGS: Please leave your canine companions at home.

WHERE: Shenandoah National Park - Skyline Drive; Blackrock Gap parking lot - milepost 87.4. Please be at the trail head by 9:30AM.

FEES & PASSES: There is an entrance fee to the Park - $30 per vehicle or $55 for an annual pass, good for anyone in the car (if you are going to enjoy the Park, the annual pass is the way to go and most of these funds stay in the park for improvements). If you already have a Park pass, please bring it.

WHAT TO BRING: Please bring plenty of water and wear hiking boots/shoes. Trekking poles are recommended for this hike. Bring snacks. Also, pay attention to the mountain weather - be prepared with a rain shell.

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 7:00AM - 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.