Name: Crusher Ridge, Stoney Man (Rating A+)
Start: 2025-11-22T06:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-11-22T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Centreville Park and Ride

**REQUIRED**: *You must read the following NVHC Sign-in Sheet Statement/Liability Disclaimer, [https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf](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 an A+ hike due to distance and elevation** and is ONLY suitable for those who have recent experience hiking this distance and elevation gain. Participation will be screened. **If you have NEVER been on one of my A+ hikes and/or I don't know you, you MUST message me within 24 hours of signing up with a recent A+ hike you have done or a hike leader who can vouch for you. Otherwise, you will be moved to “Not Going”**. \*\*\*\*

Join me on this strenuous hike of about about 11.5 miles and about 3,000 feet of elevation gain that will likely be a new hike for most of you. **Be warned that pretty much all of the elevation gain is at the end**.

We will start from the Stoney Man parking lot and get on the AT to the Stoney Man Trail, which will take us to the Stoney Man Overlook. We'll hang out there for a few minutes and then get back on the AT and head to the Crusher Ridge Trail. From there, we'll take the long (and lovely) descent to the bottom, where we'll reach a gate. That is the point where we'll decide if we want to add another 1/2 mile (see note below with map). We'll have lunch (before our big climb so eat wisely) and head back up, retracing our steps until we get to the Passamaquoddy Trail to the Furnace Spring Trail back to the cars.

**Need to know details:**

For those wishing to carpool, the suggested carpool location is at the Centreville Park and Ride, 14700 Lee Highway, Centreville, VA. The driving time from there to the trailhead is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes **with no stop**. Please arrive at the Park and Ride a few minutes before 6:30 AM to form carpools so all cars can leave by 6:35 AM sharp. **I WILL BE MEETING EVERYONE AT THE TRAILHEAD.** Carpool Fee: $8.00

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 participation is at your own risk.

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* Trailhead meetup time: parking lot 8:15 A.M.
* Parking Coordinates: **38.59323,-78.37596**
* Hike starts: 8:30 A.M. **SHARP**
* Park entry fee: $30.00, free with National Park Pass
* Pace: 2.25-2.75 mph when moving
* Terrain: Rocky in part, Steep in parts, Smooth and gentle in other parts.
* Bring: Adequate water, food/snacks, hat, layers, basic first aid kit, map, hiking poles, hiking shoes, rain gear
* Pets: Not allowed

PLEASE PRINT OUT ANY MAPS THAT YOU MAY NEED AS I DO NOT PROVIDE COPIES OF MAPS. ALL THE LINKS AND COORDINATES YOU WILL NEED ARE PROVIDED BELOW.

All Trails MAP: [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/afternoon-hike-a191476](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/afternoon-hike-a191476)
Please note, I started my tracking for this hike a bit late, so the start point is a bit off. Also, I may add another 1/2 mile at the turnaround point, which I didn't do when I scouted this hike. We'll see how everyone feels about it.

AND FINALLY!

1. Don't come if you’re not feeling well.
2. Avoid the most severe, unspeakable bad karma by CHANGING YOUR RSVP if you're not able to attend within a reasonable time - not hours before - so someone on the wait list can have your spot.
3. No Complainers allowed :-)

Any questions? Message the Hike Leader:
Susan M (703) 963-8939

Susan M 🥾🥾

Northern Virginia Hiking Club (NVHC)

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