Leesylvania State Park (Rating: B) Virginia First Day Hike

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.

9 mile hike with 700 feet of elevation gain.

Let's celebrate the New Year by participating in Virginia State Parks First Day Hike

- Fee Free Entrance

Description: Join us for Virginia First Day Hike.
We will hike several trails within the park which includes historic sites and a great bluff overlook of the Potomac River and the Neabsco Creek areas.
We will then walk along the shore of the Potomac River until reaching the forest area of Powell’s Creek where we will do another short loop to include a section of the Potomac Heritage Trail.
There are several rolling hills but they are short and spread out.

The pace will be about 2.5 mph.

There are restrooms adjacent to the parking area. Lunch/snack break about halfway through. Lunch area restroom available.

Bring sufficient water/hydration, snacks/lunch, and good hiking shoes. There are no stream crossings. Hiking poles if you normally use them.

Fee: Fee Free Day

Dogs are welcome. NVHC Dog policy: https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy

Meet at the trailhead parking lot 15 minutes early to allow everyone to sign in and get ready to hike at 9am.

Leesylvania State Park: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/leesylvania

Trail Guide: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/document/data/trail-guide-leesylvania.pdf

Meeting Place Instructions: We are meeting at the far end of the parking lot past the visitor center (about 2.5 miles after entering the park). Coordinates 38.590687,-77.249670

Any questions, please message me here or text/call @202-528-0456. If you text me, please include your name.