Sunset Hike: 2nd Battle of Manassas Trail (Rating: D)

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.
We will hike the 6.3 (est) mile 2nd Battle of Manassas modified loop trail (that’s what I’m calling it). The terrain is gently rolling hills, and while the paths are sometimes muddy or icy, they are not rocky.) We will be hiking out to the 14th Brooklyn Monument alongside Route 29 and back. I plan to stop at the New York Monument for a quick snack break and pictures. After that we’ll press on to make the Visitor’s Center 20 minutes or so before sunset (Aug 27th = 7:48 PM). Whether we get a sunset is up to Mother Nature.
LENGTH: 6.3 mi (est). ELEVATION: 367 feet. PACE: 2.25 – 2.5 mi/hr.
This hike is rated as a: D=Easy (less than 7 miles)
We will meet at the Stone House (corner of Route 29 and Sudley Road/234…“NOT THE VISITOR’S CENTER”) at 4:30 PM for sign-in and promptly start hiking at 4:45 PM with an estimated completion time of around 2.5-3.0 hours. There are bathrooms in the Visitor Center that we will pass at the end of the hike...if they are still open???
SAFETY: There will be one safety issue that we will have to deal with, which is crossing Sudley Road a couple of times as we move over to the 2nd Battle of Manassas trails. There will be a lot of traffic at that time of the day, and we’ll need to be aware of that since there’s no crosswalk at that crossing. We will call 911 if any significant safety/security issues are encountered during the hike.
BRING/WEAR: Flashlights/headlights (just in case), drinks (hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!!!) and snacks, appropriate clothing layers for summer temperatures, hiking boots/shoes, hiking poles if you like to use them and rain gear if you feel you need to.
WEATHER: The forecast Wednesday, Aug 27th for the Manassas Battlefield is: high of 76 to around 65 at the end of the hike. No rain is forecast for the evening and the wind speed will be 2-8 mph. I will be monitoring the weather as the hike day approaches.
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DOGS: Dogs are permitted on this hike (not recommended because of the current heat wave) in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy. https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy If you want to bring a dog, please be certain it is friendly to other dogs.
CARPOOL: No official carpool will be set, but participants are free to use the message board to arrange rides.
FEES: Entrance to the park is free.
LEADER: David Tolerton 618-580-8382. Text or call me if you have any questions. I will be in a Red Kia Sorrento.