Gathland State Park to Weverton Cliffs (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.
Let's start the year by visiting one of Maryland's state parks and hiking ~11 miles with ~1,600 feet of elevation gain along the AT! We'll begin at Gathland State Park and hike south along the AT to the Weverton Cliffs Overlook where we will break for lunch before heading back.
Here are details for the hike:
- Start time: 9:30 a.m.
- Trailhead parking: Gathland State Park Parking Lot (GPS 39.404671, -77.640304)
- Park entry Fee: None
- Distance: 11.3 miles
- Elevation gain: 1,624 feet
- Pace: ~2.5 miles/hour when moving
- Duration: 5.5 hours
- Hike map: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/gathland-state-park-to-weverton-cliffs-f316e3f
- Leaders: Chris Bosch 703-216-7801
Carpools
The hike leader(s) will meet hikers at the trailhead. Neither the Club nor the hike leader(s) are responsible for coordinating transportation to/from the trailhead. Carpooling is organized by the participants and they participate at their own risk.
What to bring
Bring a backpack, water, snacks, sunscreen, hiking poles if you like. Wear comfortable shoes or boots that are suitable for hiking. Dress in layers for the weather including hat, gloves, rain and snow gear as needed.
Dogs
Dogs are permitted on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy. Please contact the hike leader in advance if you intend to bring a dog.
https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy
Park entrance / parking fees
None.
Weather
Here's a National Weather Service URL you can use to check the 7-day weather forecast at the trailhead from which we start the hike (Gathland State Park).
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=39.404671&lon=-77.640304
In case of poor or severe weather, this hike will be postponed.