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[Updated 4/16]
If you are joining now, you will most likely be on Waitlist as the hike filled up quickly. Please keep an eye on it as I've asked that everyone who needs to cancel do so no later than 12:00pm on Friday.

Please park tightly! The parking lot at the trailhead isn't large and if we park tightly, we can help to get more cars in. Please also consider double parking cars from our group as we'll leave at the same time. If there isn't anything left, you will need to park across Route 7 and walk back which takes about 5 minutes. Please allow enough time!

Join for an early morning hike to get the weekend started! Sunrise will be at 6:30am, so that will also be our start time. Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign the required PATC Waiver and stretch out. My hikes start on time, so please be punctual.

WE HAVE 2 PATC HIKE LEADERS, SO WE ARE OPENING THIS UP TO 15 HIKERS. THIS IS A VERY LARGE GROUP, SO PLEASE ARRIVE BY 6:15 SO WE CAN BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 6:30.

THE PARKING LOT IS VERY SMALL, SO JAM IN TIGHTLY. FEEL FREE TO BLOCK IN OTHER HIKERS FROM THIS GROUP SO WE CAN FIND SPACE FOR EVERYONE. IF YOU DON'T FIND A SPOT, DO NOT PARK ON THE ROAD AS YOU WILL BE TOWED! THE OVERFLOW LOT IS ACROSS ROUTE 7.

There is a bit of climbing that is nicely rewarded with a great view at the top. This hike runs the final leg of the Appalachian Trail’s Roller Coaster and contains a few ups and downs. Some sections are rocky, so wear proper shoes.
The hike will bring us to a fantastic overlook of the Southwest and Shenandoah Valley.

  • This is a Moderate Hike with 5.8 miles of hiking and 1,530ft of elevation gain.
  • Our pace will be around 2.25-2.50mph
  • Hike time will be about 3 hours

At the top, feel free to bring a thermos of coffee and breakfast snacks to enjoy the view with.
Notes:

  • RSVP to attend hike. If your plans change, update your RSVP by noon the day before so there is time to backfill your spot.
  • Anyone who "No-Shows" will be logged and moved to "Not Going" for future hikes.
  • The PATC requires each hiker to sign a liability waiver, which will be available at the trailhead
  • Please check Meetup the night before. I will cancel the hike due to dangerous conditions.
  • 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.
  • Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Club volunteers maintain over 1000 miles of trails in Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia, including 240 miles of AT (and the section we will hike!). For more information about PATC, please visit https://www.patc.net/
  • No dogs.

Hike Route & Info:

Meeting Location/Parking: 39.11665, -77.85239

  • We will meet at the information sign at the Trailhead which is on Pine Grove Road (North side of Route 7). Please note there is very limited parking. If the lot is full, you will need to park at the large Commuter Lot, 39.11543, -77.84736, at the intersection of Route 7 and Blue Ridge Mountain Road and allow time to walk to the trailhead (15-minutes).
  • Please arrive no later than 6:20am to allow time to sign the waiver and be hiking by 6:30am.

What to Bring:

  • Plenty of Water, a snack for the view, hiking poles and sturdy footwear.

Questions:
Please ask!

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