Marys Rock Bushwhack (Rating: B)

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.

Hike is a total of 5.5 miles and 1600' elevation gain. We will bushwhack off of the Appalachian Trail (AT) near the Panorama lower parking lot to Marys Rock. The bushwhack portion is about .8 miles and 1000’ gain, this is very steep and we move at ~ ½ mph with frequent rest stops. After completing the bushwhack to Marys Rock we will continue south on the AT until Byrds Nest shelter for lunch then return on the AT to Panorama parking. This portion is about 4.5 miles. This is rated a B level due to mileage and elevation gain, but please read the paragraph below carefully.

Bushwhacking involves walking off trail, rock scrambling with potential obstacles such as downed trees, brush, sticker bushes, rocks, mud, stream crossings, slippery leaves and very steep uphills. Clothes may get torn by sticker bushes. Only RSVP if you are up for this adventure.

We will only do this hike if weather and ground conditions are ideal.

**Due to the off trail nature we are limiting attendance to less than or equal to 20 people.**

No park entry fee if you park in the trailhead lot I specified.

Dogs are not permitted on this hike.

Leader: Ed Brimberg 703-944-9920 (C)

Carpools: Plan to arrive at the Centreville Park and Ride at by 7:15am, carpools depart at 7:30am. Suggested carpool fee is $6. The leader will be at the carpool location. GPS Coordinates: 38.836038, -77.455371, https://goo.gl/maps/hc3LRG7Hsy2wMJs18

Arrive at the trailhead by 8:45am, Panorama lower parking lot, do not go thru entrance station to Skyline Drive. GPS Coordinates: 38.660653, -78.321968 https://goo.gl/maps/8nXMXZvwuqoAofXc9

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.

AllTrails Map for hike: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/marys-rock-bushwhack-2016-11-16?u=i&sh=7cs7ov

Photos from previous bushwhack:
https://goo.gl/photos/zNoY5aPgNAWVDGVYA

Driving time to trailhead from carpool location: 1 hour 15 minutes.

You must be experienced in hikes of this distance and elevation gain.