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Early morning weekday hike on the AT at Raven Rocks. The weather looks great, but might be chilly. Sunrise is at 7:34, so it will be light.

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

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 tagged and moved to "Not Going" for future hikes. It is rude to no-show, so please let me know if something comes up.
  • 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

  • Raven Rocks Trailhead, a small parking off Pine Grove Road, just off Route 7 West.
  • We will meet at the information sign at the trailhead. Please note there is very limited parking. If the lot is full, you will need to park at larger Harry Byrd Hwy Parking lot, GPS 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).
  • My hikes start on time, so please be early.

What to Bring:

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

Your PATC Hike Leader:
David M (“Square Feet”) is leading this trip and is a PATC certified Hike & Backpacking Leader, member of PATC Trail Patrol and the Backpacking Committee Chair. David is a certified Wilderness First Responder. PATC’s goal is to ensure a safe, inclusive and enjoyable experience for everyone, so if you have any questions or need assistance along the way, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Questions:
Please ask!

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