Bucks Elbow Backcountry Trail at the Mint Springs park ~ 5 miles: moderate hike.
Details
Mint Springs Park just opened a new BUCKS ELBOW BACKCOUNTRY trail to honor the victims of Piedmont Airline crashed on 10-30-1959. Bucks Elbow Mountain trail opened to the public recently by adding more scenic and new routes to our regular trails ( Big Survey to ridge and Sunset). Elevation gain is about 835 feet: moderate hike.
The trail offers a pleasant ups and down in the woods in peaceful settings. Mint Spring Valley Park is a great place to meander around and it is perfect to be outdoors and enjoy natural mountain surroundings. For this loop, the hike begins with a several steep climbs and downhills on rocky trails.
We will meet at Mint Springs Valley Park on November 23rd, Monday at 10:30 AM.
Meeting point: upper parking area
What to Bring/Wear: water, snacks, good hiking shoes and hiking poles.
Weather: If plans change due to weather I'll update in the comments section.
Dog Policy: You are welcome to bring well behaved pups: Must be on a leash and please pick up after your pet.
RSVP: If you find you’re not going to be able to attend, please update your RSVP to “Not Going” as soon as possible. This allows those on the waitlist to have the opportunity to attend.
Please use the physical address : 6659 Mint Spring Valley Park, Crozet, VA - 22932
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.