Indian Grave Ridge Trail to Habron Gap Trail via Massanutten Trail

Details: Please join us for this point-to-point strenuous hike within the George Washington National Forest including beautiful winter mountain views from Massanutten Mountain east across the Shenandoah Valley and South Fork of the Shenandoah River and west into Fort Valley.
After positioning vehicles at the beginning and end points of the hike, we will hike up Indian Grave Ridge Trail to the Massanutten Trail. Continuing south on the Massanutten Trail for approximately 3.25 miles, we will descend on the Habron Gap Trail.
The hike is approximately 7.75 miles with approximately 1,260 feet of elevation gain and 1,440 feet of elevation loss.

Hike Route: Indian Grave Ridge to Habron Gap

Hiking Pace: We typically hike about 2 mph (faster on flat sections, slower on hilly / rocky sections); however, we leave no one behind and will move at a pace that is comfortable for all.

What to Bring: At least two liters of water, emergency contact information, personal first aid kit and medications, snacks/meal, sunscreen, trekking poles if you use them, sturdy hiking footwear.

Please leave pets at home.

Time to Meet: Please meet by 9:00 am for introductions and sign in. We will carpool/convoy to Foster’s Landing Parking Lot (Habron Gap trailhead) to drop-off vehicles and then proceed to Indian Grave Ridge Trail parking lot to drop off vehicles and begin the hike. After the hike we will recover the vehicles at Indian Grave Ridge trailhead. If you can't make the hike, please cancel your RSVP by 6 pm the night before to allow others on the waiting list to join. There is often limited/no cell service in the area, so hike leaders may not receive messages the day of the hike.

Meeting Place: Google Map to: Mechanic Street Parking Lot, Luray, VA
Hike Start: Google Map to: Indian Grave Ridge Trailhead
Hike End: Google Map to: Fosters Boat Ramp - Habron Gap Trailhead

Facilities: No bathrooms

Contact Information: Please use the comments feature for routine comments and questions. The hike leaders are Doug (301-606-9466) and Jeff (434-962-1808). Call or text if needed.

Hike Details
-Rating: Strenuous
-Distance: Approximately 7.75 miles
-Elevation Gain: Approximately 1,260 feet @ 49% grade over 2.44 miles
-Elevation Loss: Approximately 1,440 feet @ 51% grade over 2.06 miles
-Pace: Average about 2.0 miles per hour
-Duration: Approximately 5 hours
-Fees: N/A

Cancellation: In the unlikely event that the hike needs to be cancelled, it may be cancelled up to the evening before the hike. Hikers will be notified through comments on this posting.

Weather: The weather for this location can be found here.

References:
-PATC Guide to Massanutten Mountain Hiking Trails
-PATC Map G Massanutten Mountain - North Half
-National Geographic Map 792 - Massanutten and Great North Mountain

Notes:
-You must sign up by 9:00 PM the day before the hike.
-PATC members have priority and then participants pulled from waitlist
-Please do not show up unregistered.
-Please keep this a fragrance-free event.
-Please leave pets at home.
-To find out more about PATC, click here.
-Consider becoming a member of PATC. To join, click here.
-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.