Woodstock Tower via Mine Gap and Massanutten Trail (Rating: B)

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This is an 9.1 mile out and back hike with about a 1,300 ft elevation gain near Fort Valley, VA. The first mile is uphill to the Massanuten Trail. We follow that south to the Woodstock Tower. The views from up there are nice and unobstructed for 360 degrees. We then return the way we came. The trail is pretty well maintained but overgrown in places. Hiking pants and sticks are recommended. We'll hike at a 2.0 to 2.5 mph. We will start hiking at 0900.

Hiking map: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/woodstock-tower-via-mine-gap-and-massanutten-trail?u=i&sh=5vghox

Grid coordinates for trailhead: 38.89716, -78.40461

Rating: B

Leader: Dick Pregent 703-587-2359

Park Entry Fee: $0

NOTE: The road to the trailhead is rough with ruts and potholes. Parking is VERY limited at the trailhead. Carpooling is strongly encouraged.

The suggested carpool location is at the Centerville P&R. The driving time from there to the trailhead is about 1 hour. Please arrive at the Park and Ride a few minutes before 7:30 AM to form carpool so all cars can leave at 7:30 AM. Suggested carpool fee is $5. Hike leader will not be at carpool location.

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.

Dogs are permitted on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy. https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy