Three Ponds-White Rocks (Rating: A)

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 12 mile circuit hike with 2400 feet elevation gain in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, West Virginia. We will start on the Tuscarora/Pond Run trail, proceed to the Tuscarora/Three Ponds trail and return via Old Mail Path and Wilson Cove trails. Beautiful views from two overlooks. At least eight stream crossings so be prepared. The last 1.5 miles is walking along a dirt road. We hike at a pace of 2.5-3.0 mph 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)

Carpools: Meet at the Centreville Park and Ride at 7:15am. Suggested carpool fee is $10. The leader will be at the carpool location.
GPS Coordinates: 38.836057, -77.455318 https://goo.gl/maps/hc3LRG7Hsy2wMJs18

Driving Time to trailhead from the carpool location: 1 hour 30 minutes

Trailhead : Meet at the Pond Run Trailhead at 9:00am. Park on side of road before or after passing over bridge. GPS Coordinates: 39.015620, -78.605140. https://maps.app.goo.gl/jkqSg27xwyYGSvSQ6

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

Rating: A

AllTrails Map for hike: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/three-ponds--4?u=i&sh=7cs7ov

You must be experienced in hikes of this distance and elevation gain. There is significant uphill in the first couple of miles.