Habron Gap to Indian Grave Ridge Pt to Pt (A)

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8 miles, about 2100 feet elevation gain (Low A).

Description:
Please join us for this point-to-point hike within the George Washington National Forest including beautiful winter ridgeline views from Massanutten Mountain east across the Shenandoah Valley and South Fork of the Shenandoah River and west into Fort Valley.
After positioning vehicles at the beginning and end points of the hike, we will hike up Habron Gap Trail to the Massanutten Trail. Continuing north on the Massanutten Trail for approximately 3.25 miles, we will descend on the Indian Grave Ridge Trail.

Hike Route: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/custom-route-5c1e0ae?u=i&sh=z7o4im

Hiking Pace: We typically hike about 2.5 mph (faster on flat sections, slower on hilly / rocky sections); however, we leave no one behind and will move at a pace that is comfortable for all.

What to Bring: At least two liters of water, emergency contact information, personal first aid kit and medications, snacks/meal, sunscreen, trekking poles if you use them, sturdy hiking footwear.

Please leave pets at home.

Time to Meet: Please meet by 9:15 am at the Indian Grave Ridge Trail parking lot for introductions and sign in. We will leave several cars here where the hike will end. We will carpool/convoy to Foster’s Landing Parking Lot (Habron Gap trailhead) and begin the hike. After the hike we will stop by the Foster's Landing Parking Lot to recover the cars left there.

Carpool: Please meet at Centreville Park and Ride at 7am. Please don't load up the cars because we will need some slack for the shuttle. The meeting point is about 1 hour and 45 minutes from Centreville.

Meeting Point for Morning Shuttle: Google Map to: Indian Grave Ridge Trailhead
Hike Start: Google Map to: Fosters Boat Ramp - Habron Gap Trailhead

Facilities: No bathrooms

Contact Information: Please use the comments feature for routine comments and questions. The hike leader is Caroline S. Call or text if needed. 703.489.1315.

Cancellation: In the unlikely event that the hike needs to be cancelled, it may be cancelled up to the evening before the hike. Hikers will be notified through comments on this posting.

Weather: The weather for this location can be found here.