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Description:
This is a 8½ mile hike along the CCT between Oakmont and Vale RD. Much of the hike follows Difficult Run and can be a bit muddy. There is 1 stream crossings with a total elevation gain/loss of about 300 ft. Bring water and a snack as we'll stop near Vale Rd to refuel.

Trailhead:
Park in the Oakmont Parking lot. GPS 38.8747, -77.3158

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

Hiking speed: ~ 2.5 mph.

Maps:
pdf map (approximate route)
https://www.icloud.com/iclouddrive/018g6coEqCy7Pw0g780MQvQNQ#CCT_-_Oak_Marr_to_Vail_Rd

GaiaGPS map
https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=13.0/-77.3245/38.8892&pubLink=wel1FFO56RLd24GpVzMO2h0L&trackId=ec62340648505b906345685c9c742b27

Terrain: Some paved, mostly dirt trail, can be muddy after rain.

AI summary

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Moderate hike on a dirt trail with one stream crossing for hikers seeking a longer outdoor outing; outcome: complete a segment of the CCT.

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