Buck Ridge-Buck Hollow-Marys Rock (Rating: A)
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 strenuous hike of 9 miles and 2,600 ft elevation gain. First we'll get the heart pumping by immediately climbing up the 700 steps onto Buck Ridge. After doing another 2 miles on Buck Ridge Trail, we take the Fire Road to Skyline Drive, cross the road to ascend Meadow Springs trail to the AT. Head north on the AT until we hit Marys Rock, where we’ll stop to take in the view and catch a bite to eat. We’ll retrace our steps and eventually descend via the gorgeous, stream-side Buck Hollow trail. Several stream crossings are required. We hike at a pace of 2.5-3.0 mph when moving.
Please bring, lunch/snack, water, and proper footwear. If it is a cooler day, please dress in layers and avoid cotton. Traction gear may be required in the unlikely event of snow/ice in the mountains.
Dogs are permitted on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy. https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy
Leader: Edward Schaefer 703-850-3251 (C)
Basics:
- Distance: 9 miles
- Elevation gain: 2600'
- Rating: A (strenuous)
- Park Entry Fee: $0 (due to starting on Rt. 211)
Carpools: Meet at the Centreville Park and Ride at 7:30am. Suggested carpool fee is $7. The leader will be at the carpool location. GPS Coordinates: 38.836038, -77.455371, https://goo.gl/maps/hc3LRG7Hsy2wMJs18
Trailhead: Meet at Buck Ridge trailhead on Route 211 at 8:30am. Trailhead parking is limited, carpoolong is encouraged. GPS coordinates: 38.658491, -78.281944
https://goo.gl/maps/hRP3Qd8MyrQcZDDb7
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-july-29-2022-309928d?u=i
Driving Time to trailhead is 1 hour minutes from the Centreville area of I-66 and exit 52.
You must be experienced in hikes of this distance and elevation gain. There is significant uphill in the first couple of miles.