Bull Run Mountains Green Loop Hike

Please join us for this four mile easy to moderate loop hike through the Bull Run Mountains Natural Area Preserve. We will follow the Fern Hollow Loop including the Dawson's and Beech Ridge trail connectors.
Bull Run Mountains Green Loop

More information about the area and trails can be found here: Bull Run Mountains Natural Area Preserve

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, insect repellant, trekking poles if you use them, sturdy hiking footwear.

Please leave pets at home.

Time to Meet: Please meet by 8:45 for introductions and sign in by the trailhead kiost. We will start hiking promptly at 9:00 am. 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 may be limited/no cell service in the area, so hike leaders may not receive messages the day of the hike.

Facilities: Porta John at parking lot

Contact Information: Please use the comments feature for routine comments and questions. The hike leaders are Jeff Long and Doug Jessup.

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

Notes:
-You must sign up by 9:00 PM the day before the hike.
-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.