Trumbo Hollow Extended Plus (Rating: B, optional pickleball)
Details
REQUIRED: You must read the following information http://nvhc.com/CovidDocument.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 brisk B-level Friday morning workout. The hike is about 8.0 miles with 1700 feet elevation gain on AT. We will complete this 8-mile hike by 11am to leave sufficient time for the second part (optional) pickleball practice (more on that later). We hike at a pace of 3-3.5 mph when moving and faster on flatter terrain. This is considered a fast hike. You must be experienced in hikes of this distance, elevation gain and **speed. **
This hike is an extended version of the Trumbo Hollow hike. We will start from AT at Rt55, take the Trumbo Hollow trail, go pass Jim and Molly Dent shelter and continue until we are 4 miles in. From wherever the 4-mile point is, we will turn around. On the way back, approximately 5 miles into the hike, we will swing by the shelter.
Now on the second, optional, pickleball practice. After the hike to warm up the legs, those who are interested can join me for some (very) beginner pickleball practice in front royal. Just bring your paddle and ball. You can play for as long as you want.
Leader: Xiaobin 857-408-1070
The hike leader will meet at the trailhead at 8AM.
For those wishing to carpool, the suggested carpool location is at the Centerville P&R. The driving time from there to the trailhead is about 45 minutes. Please arrive at the Park and Ride a few minutes before 7:15AM to form carpool so all cars can leave at 7:15AM.
Suggested carpool fee is $7.
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.
Trailhead: Parking area off 55 and Tucker Ln in Linden at 8AM
GPS Coordinates: 38.91129532513492, -78.05302182206734 https://goo.gl/maps/NKdPWnhRskF45Si17
Park Entry Fee: $0
Rating: B
Dogs are permitted on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy. https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicyHowever, dogs are not allowed on the pickleball court.
Hiking Map: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cUv7Jm_vBePu4I7nqJLCQgfinxW6J-UP/view?usp=sharing