Northern Virginia Hiking Club (NVHC)

REQUIRED: You must read the following NVHC Sign-in Sheet Statement/Liability Disclaimer, https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf and then answer the question that you will see when you RSVP with "I accept" to be permitted on the hike.

This is a fast paced brisk A+ level hike. The hike is about 14 miles with 3700 feet of elevation gain in SNP. We hike at a speed of 2.6 to 3mph.

We start at the Trailhead at 7:45 am. This is the small parking area on the left along Rt 211 between Sperryville and Thornton Gap. Please be there a little early so that we can get a prompt start.
GPS coordinates to the trailhead are: 38.658491, -78.281944
Map Link:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/buck-hollow-hazel-mountain-white-rocks-hazel-river-and-buck-ridge-trail-loop?sh=cnfvoi&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality

We will begin at the Buck Hollow Trailhead and climb up the Buck Hollow Ridge Trail to the Hazel Mtn Trail to the Sam's Ridge intersection before descending via the Hazel River Trail. We cross the stream and ascend White Rocks Trail to the cave/waterfall (where we will eat lunch, rest, and optionally go for a swim?). We continue on White Rocks Trail back to Hazel Mtn Trail, take Buck Hollow Trail and descend back to the parking lot.

Carpools: Meet at the Centreville Park and Ride at 6:15am. Suggested carpool fee is $7. The leaders WILL NOT be at the carpool location. GPS Coordinates: 38.836038, -77.455371, https://goo.gl/maps/hc3LRG7Hsy2wMJs18

Trailhead: Meet at Buck Ridge trailhead on Route 211 at 7:45am. Trailhead parking is limited, carpooling is encouraged. GPS coordinates: 38.658491, -78.281944
https://goo.gl/maps/hRP3Qd8MyrQcZDDb7

Neither the Club nor the hike leaders are responsible for coordinating transportation to/from the trailhead. Hikers are not guaranteed to get a ride to the trailhead from the carpool location. Carpooling is organized by the participants and they participate at their own risk.

Driving Time to the trailhead is about 1 hour 15 minutes from the Centreville area of I-66 and exit 52.

You must be experienced in hikes of this distance, elevation gain and speed. If I do not know you already, you must contact me (571-488-4449) to explain how you have done similar hikes in the recent past.

Leaders: David K. 571-488-4449 and Chris B.

The hike leaders will meet you at the trailhead at 7:45AM.

Park Entry Fee: $0

Rating: A+

Dogs are permitted on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy. https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy

You must read the following NVHC Sign-in Sheet Statement/Liability Disclaimer, https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf and then answer the question that you will see when you RSVP with "I accept" to be permitted on the hike.

This will be a 9.5 mile hike along the C & O Canal Towpath and the Potomac River. We will start in the parking lot across from Old Angler's Inn and first head upstream along the C&O Canal to the upstream entrance to Billy Goat Path A. We will then do Billy Goat Path A and then head downstream to the start of Billy Goat Path C. After doing that loop, we will return to the parking area along the C&O Canal.

There is an option to just do Billy Goat Path A. That is rated as a C hike (but sometimes called B due to the level of effort of involved with doing Billy Goat Path A).

Meet at near the bathrooms in the parking lot across from Old Anglers Inn at at 8:15 am for an 8:30 start. The address of Old Angler's Inn is 10801 MacArthur Blvd, Potomac, MD 20854.

Basics:

• Distance: 9 miles (4 with BGT A only).
• Elevation Gain: 300'
• Rating: B (or a strong C for BGT A only)
• Meeting place: Parking areas across the street from Old Anglers Inn, near the restrooms.
• Hike map: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/billy-goat-a-c-78fadda

Please bring lunch, water, proper footwear, etc.

Dogs not allowed due to their being prohibited on Billy Goat Path A.

Edward 703-850-3251

You must read the following NVHC Sign-in Sheet Statement/Liability Disclaimer, https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf and then answer the question that you will see when you RSVP with "I accept" to be permitted on the hike.

Let's start the year by visiting one of Maryland's state parks and hiking ~11 miles with ~1,600 feet of elevation gain along the AT! We'll begin at Gathland State Park and hike south along the AT to the Weverton Cliffs Overlook where we will break for lunch before heading back.

Here are details for the hike:

• Start time: 9:30 a.m.
• Trailhead parking: Gathland State Park Parking Lot (GPS 39.404671, -77.640304)
• Park entry Fee: None
• Distance: 11.3 miles
• Elevation gain: 1,624 feet
• Pace: ~2.5 miles/hour when moving
• Duration: 5.5 hours
• Hike map: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/gathland-state-park-to-weverton-cliffs-f316e3f
• Leaders: Chris Bosch 703-216-7801

Carpools

The hike leader(s) will meet hikers at the trailhead. Neither the Club nor the hike leader(s) are responsible for coordinating transportation to/from the trailhead. Carpooling is organized by the participants and they participate at their own risk.

What to bring

Bring a backpack, water, snacks, sunscreen, hiking poles if you like. Wear comfortable shoes or boots that are suitable for hiking. Dress in layers for the weather including hat, gloves, rain and snow gear as needed.

Dogs

Dogs are permitted on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy. Please contact the hike leader in advance if you intend to bring a dog.

https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy

Park entrance / parking fees

None.

Weather

Here's a National Weather Service URL you can use to check the 7-day weather forecast at the trailhead from which we start the hike (Gathland State Park).

https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=39.404671&lon=-77.640304

In case of poor or severe weather, this hike will be postponed.