Big Devils Stairs (Rating: A)

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Hike Overview: This is an approximately 10-mile hike with an elevation gain of about 2,200 feet from the boundary of the northern section of the Shenandoah National Park to a deep gorge. The hike starts from a small parking area along Rt 625 in Washington, VA (where parking is limited) and makes a steep climb up the Mount Marshall Trail to the Bluff Trail, which we descend to the overlook on the Big Devils Stairs Trail where we will eat lunch. After lunch, we will retrace our steps back to the cars.

Leader: Randy Wood 703 275-8334 (C)

Rating: A

Pace: Average pace 2.75 mph; faster on flat or downhill, slower on uphill

Carpools: Meet at the Centreville Park & Ride at 7:15am so all cars can depart by 7:30. Suggested carpool fee is $6. The leader will be at the carpool location. GPS Coordinates: 38.836038, -77.455371
https://maps.app.goo.gl/dw3isoCM89L1KxZe9
Driving time from carpool location to trailhead: 65-70 minutes

Trailhead: Meet at the Mount Marshall Trailhead at 8:45am. GPS Coordinates: 38.7478506,-78.1940236
https://goo.gl/maps/753g5eJebaxYAwMYA

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.

Park Entry Fee: $0.

Pets: Dogs are permitted on this hike in accordance with NVHC's dog policy: https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy.

Map for hike: Big Devils Stairs on AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/mount-marshall-loop-via-appalachian-trail-2b7b82a?u=i&sh=rr7xq6

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