CCT — Lake Audubon to Vale Rd (Rating: D)
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.
Description:
This is a 5½-6 mile hike along the CCT between Lake Audubon and Vale Road. Much of the hike follows Difficult Run and normally can be a bit muddy, but this Friday you should bring micro-spikes. There is one stream crossing across Little Difficult Run (see photo above) and some up and down, but the total elevation gain/loss is about 300 ft. Bring water and a snack as we'll stop near Vail Rd to refuel.
Trailhead:
Park on the side of the road side of Twin Branches Rd and meet at the corner of Twin Branches Rd and Glade Rd. GPS 38.9315, -77.3248
Map:
A GaiaGPS map of the route is available via the link below:
https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=13.5/-77.3241/38.9176&pubLink=rFQJOOamNEa6ZIrl02gyr0U0&trackId=a3d99e148c840d7cc9c3d19ee5b7912c
Dogs:
Permitted on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy. https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy
Hiking speed: ~ 2 to 2½ mph, we will finish before noon.
Notes: We might see the infamous skunk cabbage, some goats & horses, and a possible side trip to the now abandoned Gabrielson Garden Park