Moorman's S. Fork/AT/Turk Branch Hike - 11.2 Miles - Mod Strenuous

Starting Point - Sugar Hollow Parking Area (Moorman's River Trailhead)

Ending Point - Sugar Hollow Parking Area (Moorman's River Trailhead)

Hike Distance/Rating/Elev Gain - 11.2 Miles/Mod Strenuous/2,113' Gain

Winter Conditions - This is going to be a winter hike. Monitor the weather and properly dress for the weather conditions. You must have layers of clothing, beanies, gloves, and proper gear for these weather conditions.

Hike Details - This is a lariat (or lollipop) hike from the Sugar Hollow Parking Area in White Hall. The first 3.7 miles is steady gain of elevation up the South Fork Moorman's Trail. We'll then take the Appalacian Trail and continue gaining elevation for 3.2 miles. We'll then intersect the Turk Branch Trail at the 6.9 mile mark and descend on it for 2.5 miles. We then intersect the South Fork Moorman's Trail again and continue descending 1.8 miles back to the parking area.

Suggestions On What To Bring - Broken in Hiking Boots, Trekking Poles, Lunch/Snacks, Adequate Water/Electrolytes, First Aid Kit, Good Day Pack, Money for Your Driver, Layers of Clothing for Winter Weather, Beanies, Gloves

Carpooling - If folks want to carpool from Charlottesville, please communicate with each other directly to work out a location. Leave in time to meet at Sugar Hollow by 9:00 am.

After Hike Option - Your favorite beverage at a brewery or winery to be decided by participants.