Seven Bends State Park (Rating: B)

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 an 8.6 mile hike with 1400’ elevation gain in Seven Bends State Park.

The park is surrounded by the North Fork of the Shenandoah River. We will hike various trails in the park. We will pass by some of the original reservoir system for the town of Woodstock. We hike at a pace of 2.5 - 3.0 when moving.

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

Leader: Ed Brimberg 703-944-9920 (C)

Rating: B

Park entry fee is $5 or free with REI receipt or VA State Park pass. Put money in envelope at self pay station.

Carpools: Plan to arrive at the Centreville Park and Ride at 7:45am, carpools leave at 8:00am. Suggested carpool fee is $8. The leader will be at the carpool location. GPS Coordinates: 38.836038, -77.455371, https://goo.gl/maps/hc3LRG7Hsy2wMJs18

Arrive at the trailhead by 9:15am hike starts at 9:30am, The park is located at the Lupton entrance 1191 Lupton Rd, Woodstock, VA. GPS Coordinates: 38.869316, -78.492394 https://maps.app.goo.gl/wpFk5TygJxUEXY4Z7

Driving time from carpool location is ~ 1 hour 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.

AllTrails Map: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/afternoon-hike-6e62a99-414?u=i&sh=7cs7ov

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