2023 Hike 2 Heal Fundraiser Challenge

Help the cause and donate today!
https://www.gooddogpaws.com/hfb/
All donations help pay vet bills, buy food, and absorb other costs (treats, specialty items, etc.) for the care and training of these service dogs.

Hike 2 Heal and Hike for Beer have teamed up with Franklin County Veterans Affairs’ Operation Save-A-Vet, Save-A-Pet program, and Good Dog Paws STAT program to raise funds for these nonprofits. All proceeds go to the care and training of services dogs for local veterans.

WHEN:
May 6th @3AM in the Old Shipley School parking lot.
39.324909, -77.741551

Approximately 41 miles, with approximately 6,789’ gain.
As with all HFB and H2H events, this is a hike at your own risk event. It’s your responsibility to arrange for transportation outside of what is planned and to communicate and share contact info with those inside your circle of trust.

We'll park our vehicles at the Old Shipley School parking lot on Fillmore Street. A prearranged group of volunteers will shuttle us to the Pen Mar Park Gravel Parking Lot. The shuttle leaves at 3AM sharp and will arrive around 3:50AM.

From the gravel lot, we'll walk down to the Mason-Dixon line of the Appalachian Trail together for selfies and then step off with grit and determination to complete the Fundraiser Challenge!

##### AIDE STATIONS #####
Setup and hosted by gracious volunteers, as the day wears on, aide station volunteers will combine forces with those scheduled at the current time. Aide stations will be equipped with 1-gallon jugs of water, electrolyte/energy drink mix, a few health/energy bars (while supplies last) and possibly other supplies too! Be sure to bring your water bottles! 48oz Nalgene bottles will still be available for a donation at the Aide stations. If you didn’t make arrangements to pick up your T-shirts, they will be available for pickup too.

Wolfsville Rd
39.6283, -77.5593
Hosted by: Team Julie & Brenda
o Hiker’s first stop. Approximately 10 miles in and you’re probably still feeling good. Meet and greet with a dog, grab some refreshments, and make any needed gear adjustments. The section you just completed is probably the most difficult. The next 30 miles offer a few small climbs; you'll be descending more than ascending.
o Timeslot: 6:45AM-8:15AM

Annapolis Rocks
39.535746, -77.605922
Hosted by: Team Sheri
o Hiker's will nearly be 20 miles into their journey. Sheri and her posse will be ready with supplies to keep you motivated!
o Timeslot: 9:45AM-11:30AM

Gathland State Park Picnic area
39.405933, -77.639727
Hosted by: Team Helen
o You're somewhere in the neighborhood of 30 miles when you reach this station. Refreshments and dogs will be the highlight of this stop…and Helen, Helen is a delight as well. (:
o Public bathrooms are available here.
o Timeslot: 2PM-3:30PM

Weverton Cliffs Parking Lot
39.332945, -77.683185
Hosted by: Team Jenny & Koa
o Having descended the final steep downhill, they will be sure to put a smile on your face. Expect a witty welcome, additional refreshments, and perhaps a service dog in training will make a guest appearance!
o Timeslot: 3AM-5PM

Old Shipley School Parking Lot
39.324909, -77.741551
Hosted by: Everyone!
Look forward to a final meet and greet with our friends, both two and four legged. Hopefully everyone will be in good spirits. Afterwards, we’ll clean up and socialize.

##### SECTION HIKES #####
Team Fritz (All The Way!)
Meet at Old Shipley School
Shuttle to Pen Mar leaves at 3AM sharp…don’t be late!
o Meeting spot: 39.324909, -77.741551
o Start time: 3AM
o Park in Harpers Ferry, Shuttle to Pen Mar, hike back to your vehicle.

Team Tenacity
Meet at the Pen Mar Park gravel lot.
o Starting Point: 39.716357, -77.507131
o Start time: 4AM
o Start with the 41-mile group, do as much as you can.
o Arrange your own transportation back to your vehicle.

Team Laura & Joyce
Meet at Reno Monument parking lot. 39.470517, -77.617724
o Start time: Noon
o Reno Monument to Weaverton 12.3 miles
o If you want to park at Weaverton and shuttle
o Be at Weaverton parking lot at 1145am. 39.333208, -77.683327

Team Becky
Meet at the Annapolis Rocks parking lot.
o Starting Point: 39.535555, -77.604214
o 20ish miles
o End at the Weverton Cliffs parking lot. 39.333082, -77.683401
o Start time: 9:45AM

Team Tracey
Meet at the South Mountain Battlefield parking lot.
o Starting Point: 39.498110, -77.620413
o 14ish miles
o End at the Weverton Cliffs parking lot. 39.333082, -77.683401
o Start time: Noon

Team Solitude
o No commitments.
o Free to utilize the aide stations.

Gaia Trail link:
https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=6.3/-75.0107/40.0256&pubLink=KANhZnvmCpbLIZXFSalXPeg9&trackId=30734b02-b85a-4481-b30c-f222db70bbe9
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