Little Devils Stairs, Sugarloaf & Piney Branch Loop (Rating: A)

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Hike Description: The hike follows Little Devils Stairs Trail as it traverses through a canyon with twists and turns and numerous stream crossings as we climb steeply to the top. We emerge from the canyon and our ascent continues on Pole Link Bridge Trail to the intersection with Sugarloaf Trail. We ascend to the AT and turn left, enjoying the viewpoint above Hogback overlook as we make our way to the intersection with Piney Branch. We descend on Piney Branch making our way along and across the stream a handful of times before making our way to Hull School Trail. Turning left on Hull School we make our way up to the intersection with Keyser Run Rd where the Bolen cemetery is located. We then follow Keyser Run Fire Rd the last mile back to our cars.
Distance: 11.5 Miles and 2,800' Elevation
Average Moving Pace: 2.8mph

AllTrails Hike Map: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/little-devil-sugarloaf-piney-branch-daea32a?u=i&sh=rr7xq6

Trailhead: Little Devils Stairs Trailhead, meet at 8:45am
589 Keyser Run Rd. Washington, VA (SNP)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/emzopr1twVLc837m7
Parking is very limited at trailhead, carpooling encouraged

Carpools: Centreville Park & Ride, meet at 7:20am. Carpools will depart at 7:30 a.m. Suggested carpool fee is $7.
GPS Coordinates: 38.836038, -77.455371. https://goo.gl/maps/hc3LRG7Hsy2wMJs18
Driving time to trailhead from carpool location: 1 hr 15 minutes.

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.

Leader: Maryellen Trevisan 202-730-5314
No dogs please

Park Entry Fee: $0

You must be experienced in hikes of this distance and elevation gain.