Gold Mine Trail 4.4 Mile Loop

SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON REGISTRATION BELOW.

Explore a shaded walk through the woods above the C & O towpath in Maryland. On this moderate figure-8 loop we will walk along a stream, pass by the site of a former gold mine, search for other signs of the area’s past history, and generally enjoy stretching our legs along the shaded path. This natural surface trail can have muddy spots after a rain. The trail is approximately 4.4 miles long with a 410 ft elevation gain. It is mostly rolling hills with a couple of steeper spots. Bring a pole if you like. Our pace will be 2-2.5 mph.

AllTrails map: Valley Trail, Gold Mine and Woodland Trail Loop on AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/maryland/valley-trail-gold-mine-and-woodland-trail-loop

This hike begins in the lot across the road from the Old Angler’s Inn restaurant. We will meet in the lower lot, but there is often more parking available in the upper lot. There is a bathroom available at the start of the trail.

Please note: This hike begins at 9:30 to help beat the July heat. Please arrive by 9:15 to check
in. We will leave promptly at 9:30.

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.

PLEASE RSVP IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THIS HIKE. DO NOT SHOW UP UNREGISTERED!
If your plans change, please update your RSVP by 6:00 pm the day before to allow sufficient time to fill your spot. Signing out after this will be considered a "no show". Repeated instances may result in being barred from participating in future hikes.

If you are on the waitlist, please check your status after 6:00 pm the day before to see if you have been moved to the "going" list. If you are on the waitlist and no longer wish to attend, it is important to sign out even if you are not yet confirmed, otherwise you may be marked as a no show.
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