Leesylvania State Park (Rating:C)

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.

8 mile hike with 580 feet of elevation gain.

Join us at Leesylvania State Park for a scenic and enjoyable hike!

Join us for an optional post-hike rehydration at the Stonebridge Chili Cook-Off and Fall Festival at Stonebridge Town Center. Much food and festivities!
https://www.stonebridgeptc.com/events

Description: We will hike several trails within the park which includes historic sites and a great bluff overlook of the Potomac River and the Neabsco Creek areas.
We will then walk along the shore of the Potomac River until reaching the forest area of Powell’s Creek where we will do another short loop to include a section of the Potomac Heritage Trail.
There are several rolling hills but they are short and spread out.

The pace will be about 2.5 mph.

There are restrooms adjacent to the parking area. Lunch/snack break about halfway through.

Bring:
Sufficient water/hydration, snacks/lunch, and good hiking shoes. Recommend bringing insect repellent and sunscreen. Most of the hike will be in the forest canopy. There are no stream crossings.

Fee: The park fee is $10 unless you have a Virginia State Park Pass or an REI receipt from a participating Virginia REI. You may want to bring cash in case the contact station is not staffed. If the contact station is not staffed, place your fee or REI receipt in the envelope, tear off the tab and hang that from your rearview mirror.

Dogs are welcome. NVHC Dog policy: https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy

Meet at the trailhead parking lot 15 minutes early to allow everyone to sign in and get ready to hike at 8:30am. Looking to start a little early since it's a popular park and gets quite busy on a nice weekend day.

Leesylvania State Park: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/leesylvania

Trail Guide: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/document/data/trail-guide-leesylvania.pdf

Meeting Place Instructions: We are meeting at the far end of the parking lot past the visitor center (about 2.5 miles after entering the park). Coordinates 38.590687,-77.249670

Optional post-hike rehydration Stonebridge Potomac Town Center.

Any questions, please message me here or text/call @202-528-0456. If you text me, please include your name.