CCT — Rt 7 to the Potomac (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.

This is a ~8 mile hike with a small elevation gain of 300 feet, an out-and-back hike.

Starting from Rt 7 near Colvin Run Mill, we will hike north on the Cross County Trail along Difficult Run for 4 miles to reach the Potomac. After a break, we will retrace our steps. We will hike at about a 2.5 mph pace.

We may take a small detour into the park for some elevation and views upon the discretion of the hike leader.

There are two stream crossings, one on concrete pylons and one on large boulders, that, unless icy, are easy. The trail is in good condition but muddy after rains. Trail gets rocky close to the river.

Hike will start at 9:00 am and end about 1:00. Please arrive a few minutes before 9:00 at the parking area just north of Rt 7 off of Colvin Run Rd (GPS: 38.9675, -77.2894) to sign in so we can start on time.
For those interested feel free to join me at Mookie's after the hike.

Dogs are welcome. NVHC dog policy https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy
Some dogs might have issues crossing the streams.

Difficulty Rating: C Hike is considered moderate. Mileage (~8 miles) plus a small elevation equals a hike equivalent of ~9 miles.

Leader: Harvey Haines

Map:
A pdf map of the meeting location and the hike route is available at the following link:
https://www.icloud.com/iclouddrive/0aa_O1zREj4ekSqLpTeyKzuWg#CCT-Rt_7_to_Great_Falls-2024
An interactive GaiaGPS map of the hike is available here:
https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=14.4/-77.2504/38.9722&pubLink=PFe722mUFpzBZmAV01Hpm9c6&trackId=cf133700-e36a-4544-a38a-58abe19d001f