Tuscarora-Bear Wallow GWNF 5 Mi 900 Ft Moderate Hike

Hike begins 10 am (eastern)
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This 4.9 lollipop loop hike is in the George Washington National Forest. It starts from the Signal Knob parking area off Fort Valley Road near Front Royal, VA. We'll break mid-hike for snack/lunch. Elevation gain is about 900 feet. There are a few intermittent stream crossings depending on previous precipitation. Always good to be prepared for the possibility of wet feet. The trail is rocky in parts. Evergreen mountain laurel lines sections of this pretty trail. We typically hike about 2 mph. However, we leave no one behind and will move at a pace that is comfortable for all.

Hike Route: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/tuscarora-bear-wallow-gwnf-abdeb6f

Group Size: 20 hikers

Time to Meet: Please meet 15-20 minutes prior to hike start for introductions and liability waiver sign in.

Meeting Location/Parking: We will meet at the Signal Knob parking lot, 11621 Fort Valley Rd, Fort Valley, VA 22652

Facilities: No restroom is available at the trailhead.

Admission: Free

Contact Information: Please use the comments feature for comments and questions. The hike leader is Lisa Peterson.

Cancellation: In the event that the hike needs to be cancelled, hikers will be notified through comments on this posting. Please check Meetup for updates the evening before the hike.

What to Bring: Water at least two liters, emergency contact information, personal first aid kit and medications, snacks/meal, sunscreen/protection from weather, insect repellant, trekking poles if you use them (highly recommended for hikes with water crossings), sturdy hiking footwear.

Please leave pets at home. Thanks!

Notes:

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Attendance is limited at the discretion of our hike leaders. PATC rules do not permit children under 18 years to participate in a hike without a parent or guardian present.