Trillium Wildflowers 5.5 Mi 1000 Ft Moderate Hike

Walk among the largest stand of large-flowered trillium in Virginia at GR Thompson Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Linden, VA. These iconic woodland wildflowers are identified by three large petals, which start white and deepen to rose as they age. A great many other spring ephemerals growing in this area promise to delight both expert and beginner naturalists. On this 5.5 mile hike we will gain about 1000 ft of elevation, and we will hike about 2.0 mph when moving. Photos encouraged!

Hike Route: Trillium 5.5/1000 (UpperTedLake) on AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/trillium-5-5-1000-uppertedlake-92262bf

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

RSVP: RSVP to register for this hike. If your plans change, please edit your RSVP 24-48 hours before the hike to open a spot for another hiker. This request also applies to hikers on the Waitlist. RSVPs close at 6 PM the evening before the hike.

Meeting Location/Parking: 3750 Freezeland Road, Linden, VA. Room for 10-12 cars. Carpooling strongly recommended. If we should fill available parking, we will shuttle hikers from a small park (a minute or two away).

GPS 38.93950, -78.03943

Group Size: 20 hikers

Facilities: Privy at Manassas Gap shelter, a mile or so into the hike.

Access Fee: Hike leader will secure WMA group access permit and pay daily access fee for hikers. For this reason, NO SHOWS and last minite RSVP updates are discouraged.

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

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

What to Bring: Water at least two liters, emergency contact information, medications, snacks/meal, insect repellent, sunscreen/protection from weather, and personal first aid kit. Trekking poles if you use them, sturdy hiking footwear.

Please leave pets at home. Thanks!

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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.