Nicholson Hollow Trail-Moderately Strenuous-8.5 Miles
Details
Starting Point - Old Rag Parking Area
Ending Point - Old Rag Parking Area
Hike Distance/Rating - 8.5 Miles/Moderately Strenuous
Trailhead GPS Coordinates - 38.571088, -78.293658
PLEASE NOTE - This hike does have multiple stream crossings. The stream crossings can be navigated through the rock hops. A pair of dry socks or towel are recommended in case there is a slipup on one of the stream crossings.
Hike Highlights - Brokenback Run, Hughes River, Nicholson Hollow Trail, Multiple Stream Crossings, Swimming Holes, PATC Corbin Mountain Cabin
Hike Details - We are going to hike one of my favorite trails in the Old Rag area, the Nicholson Hollow Trail. We are going to hike the Nicholson Hollow Trail up to the PATC Corbin Mountain Cabin. We will have multiple stream crossings and other trails that can be used to create more hikes that don't get the foot traffic that Old Rag gets. The hike leader will introduce those hikes to the hikers. The Nicholson Hollow Trail is one of the hidden gems of Shenandoah National Park. Following the hike, we will go to Bald Top Brewery in Madison for an optional post hike.
What to Bring - Broken in Hiking Boots, Trekking Poles, Lunch/Snacks, 3 to 5 Liters of Water, First Aid Kit, Good Day Pack, Camera, Tick Repellent, Money for Your Driver, Traction (Microspikes)
AI summary
By Meetup
Moderately strenuous in-person hike for hikers seeking quieter backcountry routes with stream crossings; outcome: reach a backcountry cabin and a brewery stop.
AI summary
By Meetup
Moderately strenuous in-person hike for hikers seeking quieter backcountry routes with stream crossings; outcome: reach a backcountry cabin and a brewery stop.