4H - Compton Peak -Hickerson Hollow (Rating: A **FAST**)

REQUIRED: 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 brisk Friday morning workout. The hike is about 10.5 miles with 2200 feet elevation gain in SNP. We will begin at the 4H Center near Front Royal (park at the first lot after the 4H gate, if you see the swimming pool, you have gone a tad too far), pick up the Appalachian Trail, cross SLD to Compton peak. Return via Dickey Ridge Trail where we'd pass by the Fort Windham Rocks, and Hickerson Hollow Trail. Bring an apple (cut in quarters, please) or some carrots in case the horse at the Promised Land comes out to greet us.

We hike at a pace of 3-3.5 mph when moving. Faster on flat/downhill sections. This is considered a fast hike. The plan is to complete before or around noon so you'll have a good part of Friday for other errands that life also calls for. You must be experienced in hikes of this distance, elevation gain and speed.

Leader: Xiaobin 857-408-1070
The hike leader will meet at the trailhead at 8AM.

For those wishing to carpool, the suggested carpool location is at the Centerville P&R. The driving time from there to the trailhead is about 1 hour. Please arrive at the Park and Ride a few minutes before 7AM to form carpool so all cars can leave at 7AM.
Suggested carpool fee is $7.
PLEASE NOTE: 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.

Trailhead: 4-H Center Parking Lot by the GATE at 8AM
GPS Coordinates: 38.86418073943538, -78.16974356847578 https://goo.gl/maps/oTdG2BfeYMTP1cu16
Park Entry Fee: $0

Rating: A

Dogs are permitted on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy. https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy

Hiking Map: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H_3z72qDAuyoD05_lzrXPnc3v4RNQmO7/view?usp=share_link