Kennedy Peak (Rating: A)
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.
This is a 9.1 mile hike with about 1800 feet of elevation gain. Starting on the Stephens Trail we will hike about 4.6 miles gently up and down, and then ascend steeply to the Massanutten Trail. Turning south, we hike the ridge to the intersection of the Kennedy Peak trail. Go up steeply for ¼ mi on the rocky Massanutten Sandstone to an old fire tower with 360 degree views. Lunch will be at the tower. After lunch, we will descend the Kennedy Peak trail, turn left on the Massanutten Trail and follow it back to the cars.
Pace: ~2.5 mph
Maps:
Pdf Map
https://www.icloud.com/iclouddrive/0131koQFk4Mw06Ba7VGuX5xRQ#Kennedy_Peak
Kennedy Peak Loop, Virginia - 713 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
Dogs: Dogs are allowed per the NVHC guidelines.
https://nvhc.com/2020/hikeinfo/policies/
Carpools: Meet at the Centreville Park and Ride at 7:15am. Suggested carpool fee is $8. The leader will be at the carpool location. GPS Coordinates: 38.836038, -77.455371, https://goo.gl/maps/hc3LRG7Hsy2wMJs18
Driving time from Centreville to the trailhead is about 90 minutes.
Meet at the trailhead at 9am, GPS Coordinates: 38.72860048165256, -78.51541043871293, https://goo.gl/maps/JNm19Qa2V3mUjuge9
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.
Entry Fees: none
Leader: Alex Kennedy
1 (703) 310-8659