Eagle Rock - Tuscarora North of Route 55 (Rating: B)
Details
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 9 mile in and out hike with 1500 feet elevation gain, high end of B rating. We will follow the Tuscarora Trail along the VA/WV border in the George Washington & Jefferson National Forests from route 55 north for <4.5 miles then turn around and retrace our path back to the cars. We will stop at Eagle Rock for lunch on the way back. Nice views from the ridge.
Dogs are permitted on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy. https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy
Leader: Maryellen Trevisan 202-730-5314
Park Entry Fee: $0
Pace: 2.8mph (average)
Carpools: Plan to arrive at the Centreville Park and Ride at 7:45am carpools will depart at 8am. Suggested carpool fee is $8. The leader will be at the carpool location. Carpooling is recommended as trailhead parking is limited. GPS Coordinates: 38.836057, -77.455318 https://goo.gl/maps/hc3LRG7Hsy2wMJs18
Driving time to trail head from the carpool location: 70 minutes
Plan to arrive at the trailhead by 9am hike will start at 9:15am. GPS Coordinates: 39.085335, -78.510589 https://goo.gl/maps/bZYfxMBGdZshTpy7A
Park on the left side of the road by the chain link fence. For your safety you may need to continue past the parking area to find a safe place to make a U-turn. Parking is on the shoulder of road and is limited.
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.
AllTrails Map: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-324545e--56?u=i
****You must be experienced in hikes of this distance and elevation gain.****