Antietam National Battlefield - Maryland (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 a 10 mile circuit hike with 600 feet elevation gain in the Antietam National Battlefield, Maryland. https://www.nps.gov/anti/index.htm. We will hike on various trails in the park, pass farm houses, monuments and walk along the Antietam Creek. 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

Rating: B

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

Carpools: Meet at the Dulles Town Center Park and Ride at 7:45am, GPS Coordinates: 39.034079, -77.430102, https://goo.gl/maps/Drvzn7wmu76vnmgR6 . Suggested carpool fee is $6. The leader will be at the carpool location. Driving time to the trailhead from the carpool location ~1 hour minutes.

If you are going to the trailhead, meet at the Antietam National Battlefield Visitor Center at 9:00am. GPS Coordinates: 39.474278, -77.744583
https://goo.gl/maps/z2N6nCSqT7G7nHXu8

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: $10/person or $20 per car whichever in less. Free with National Park Pass. You will need to go in to the Visitor Center to show your pass and get a receipt. They open at 9am.

AllTrails map for hike: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-4f6312f--59?u=i

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