Lands Run Gap to Dickey Ridge Visitors Center (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.
Speed: Our pace will vary from 2.0 to 2.5 (slower on uphills).
This is essentially an out-and-back hike, 8 miles total with approximately 1,400 feet of elevation gain. Most of the hike is under canopy. We will stop for lunch after 4 miles on the Dickey Ridge Trail at the Dickey Ridge Visitors Center. There are restrooms, water sources, and great views here. Coming back, we will take the Snead Farm Trail and see an interesting old barn.
Please arrive at the Centreville Park and Ride Lot by 7:20 a.m. to sign in, form carpools, and leave by 7:30.
GPS Coordinates: 38.836038, -77.455371, https://goo.gl/maps/hc3LRG7Hsy2wMJs18
PLEASE NOTE: 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.
We will drive to the Shenandoah National Park, North Entrance. It is suggested that you stop at Dickey Ridge Visitors Center, which is shortly after entering the park on the right as there are no restrooms trailhead. Then drive to Lands Run Gap, which is on the right side of the parkway at about Mile Post 9. We will start our hike here.
There are only about a dozen parking spaces in the lot, so, car pooling is recommended.
Anyone wishing to meet us in the park, please be at the trailhead by 8:50 a.m.
Entrance fee to Shenandoah National Park is $30 per car, to be shared by those in the car. If anyone in the car has a national park pass, such as Senior Pass, there is no fee for that car. Carpool fee is $8 per person.
You must be experienced in hikes of this distance, pace and elevation gain.
Recommended Equipment: Insect repellant, Hiking boots or shoes, snack/lunch, 2 liters water, hiking poles if you use them
Leader: Gail Markulin (703) 402-5902 (C)
Dogs are permitted on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy. https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy