Sweet Run State Park - a moderate 7.5 mile hike
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Sweet Run State Park is one of the newest state parks in Virginia. It is located in the northwest corner of the park, not far from Harpers Ferry. The park was once a farm, and scattered through the woods are the remains of old buildings. The park extends part way up the Blue Ridge, and for a while the trail parallels the Appalachian Trail.
Bring water and wear sturdy hiking shoes or boots. Most of the time we will be shaded by the forest, but we do cross about about 2 miles of open/sunny areas. We will start promptly at 9:00. Arrive by 8:45. This will allow time to gear up, complete the orientation and start the hike on time. Be sure to pack water and a snack. Please arrange car pooling if possible.
Time to Meet: Please meet at 8:45 for introductions and sign in. We will start hiking promptly at 9:00.
Directions to Trailhead:
The GPS Coordinates are 39°17'35.3"N 77°43'32.6"W. Street address is 11661 Harpers Ferry Rd, Purcellville, VA. We'll meet in a small gravel parking lot between the park headquarters and a barn-like structure, which houses the toilets.
Contact Information: Please use the comments feature for routine comments and questions. The hike Leader is Greg Roscetti, 571-484-7499. Call or text as needed.
Details:
Rating: Moderate
Distance: 7.5 miles
Elevation Gain: Approximately 900 ft
Pace: 2.5 miles per hour
Facilities: Yes. Toilets can be found near the parking lot
Fees: $10. Bring cash to place in an envelope.
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:
-PLEASE RSVP IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THIS HIKE. SHOULD YOUR PLANS CHANGE KINDLY UPDATE YOUR RSVP BY NOON THE DAY PRIOR TO ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME TO FILL YOUR SPOT. IF YOU ARE ON THE WAIT LIST IT IS IMPORTANT TO SIGN OUT AS SOON AS YOU KNOW YOU WILL NOT ATTEND BECAUSE MEETUP MOVES PEOPLE AUTOMATICALLY TO THE GOING LIST ONCE A SPOT OPENS. SIGNING OUT AFTER 6 PM WILL BE CONSIDERED A "NO SHOW" AND REPEATED INSTANCES MAY RESULT IN BEING BARRED FROM PARTICIPATING IN FUTURE HIKES LED BY THIS ORGANIZER.
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