Fountainhead Regional Park (Rating: B)
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.
Overview: This is an 8.5-mile hike with about 800 feet of elevation gain. The pace will be about 2.0 - 2.5 miles per hour.
This hike is in the “northern / southeastern” portion of the Fountainhead Regional Park. There are porta-potties / restroom facilities by the main parking lot where we meet.
Important Note: The trail could be muddy in places and there are sections in which there is no discernible trail which may require us to navigate by going from blaze to blaze in heavily wooded areas which always makes this hike interesting. There are no significant stream crossings.
Meetup: We will meet at the main parking lot at GPS 38.724916, -77.329928 no later than 8:30 AM.
Fees: There is no park entrance fee.
Dogs are permitted on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy: https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy.
Leader: Jim Hollis (703-927-7189… please use text)