Late Morning Hikers-Washington Outdoor Adventures Take Hogback Mountain!

What’s better than summiting a mountain with your favorite hiking group? Doing it with two hiking groups! Late Morning Hikers and Washington Outdoor Adventures are combining forces on a hike up Shenandoah’s scenic Hogback Mountain. This hike features sweeping views of the Shenandoah Valley and moderately strenuous elevation. We’ll approach the summit from two directions and meet at the top for a shared lunch break and to enjoy the view. From there, folks can make it an out-and-back to return to their cars, or continue straight and carpool back with a new group.

Here’s how it will work: Both groups will meet at the Vienna metro station, which has free parking, and divide up to carpool to two starting points (Neighbor Mountain Access Trail or Appalachian National Scenic Trail Parking – see locations below). We’ll have roughly equal numbers of hikers go to each starting point, and we won’t be strictly divided between LMH/WOA. After we meet for lunch, hikers can head back the way they came or continue along the trail. Hike leaders will return to their cars to shuttle folks as needed. After, we will meet up at Veditz in Sperryville for food and beverages.

🕒 Estimated hike time: ~6–7 hours at a moderate group pace

📍Day of the Event:

• Meet at the Vienna Metro Parking Area
• 🕙 Arrival: 8:00 AM 🚗 Departure: 8:15 AM
• We’ll organize carpools on-site or in advance via Meetup comments.
• 🚙 Estimated drive time: 1 hr 30 mins.

✅What to Bring:

• 💧2–3 liters of water
• ⚡Electrolytes (Gatorade, Powerade, etc.)
• 🍫Snacks
• 📸Camera
• 🥾Comfortable hiking shoes
• 🧥Weather-appropriate layers

🚗 Carpool & Parking Info:

• 💰Suggested carpool fee: $15.00/person
• 💵Park Entrance fee: $30/vehicle (Free with Shenandoah or America The Beautiful Park Passes)
• 👥Group size limit: 15 members.
• Note: Please sign up only once if you are a member of both Meetup groups!

📍Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1DPjNvzFNx9cU4nk6
🌧️ The event will be canceled in case of poor weather

🗺️Trail & Weather:
🗺️Map: [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/lmh-woa-combined-day-hike-d6bc793?u=i&sh=lfbxds ](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/lmh-woa-combined-day-hike-d6bc793?u=i&sh=lfbxds)
🌤️Forecast: [https://www.wunderground.com/weather/us/va/sperryville ](https://www.wunderground.com/weather/us/va/sperryville)

🍻Post-Hike Social: After the hike, we’ll head to Veditz and Company Brewery. They will have a food truck there, but you’re welcome to bring your own food too.

📝 RSVP Details:

• ✅RSVPs open April 2 at 12 PM
• ⏰Closes: Friday, May 1 at 7 PM

CARPOOLING:

We encourage those with cars to carpool with others - you're the ones who make LMH great!

If you're a driver that is willing to drive, please post a comment on the event page with the following information:
(1) Number of seats
(2) Meeting location
(3) Meeting time

As a rider, please comment on the driver's post to take a seat or post in the comments that you need a ride so a driver can find you. Riders are encouraged to help their driver out with the cost of gas ($15 suggested).

BACKGROUND INFO ABOUT LMH: Please remember that this group is an informal group of friends and volunteers inititiating trips under the common adventurer model (http://www.ronwatters.com/CADefine.htm). We do expect our members to be familiar with the best practices of hiking. This is not a group for first time hikers and is NOT a group for those seeking hiking instruction.

We are also not professionals, nor are we trained hike leaders, nor do we scout out hikes. We plan hikes for fun. You are responsible for your own welfare and safety at all LMH events. Be careful to choose hikes only within your own physical abilities and hiking knowledge; take maps, suitable clothing, provisions (at least two liters of water plus any food or medical supplies you might require) and equipment, and act responsibly and safely at all times.

Act responsibly and safely: if you ever believe you may be lost, follow the advice of the US Forest Service (https://www.fs.fed.us/visit/know-before-you-go/if-you-get-lost)

LMH organizers and members shall not be liable for any injuries, loss or damage to persons or property, direct or consequential, arising out of any aspect of LMH activities. By attending this event, you represent that you have read, understand, and agree to the contents of our waiver of liability in the following link (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pQ0dedcqlyjc_Aib3TEbTX4gQRQt4C7FeCmsAPyTxd4/edit?tab=t.0)