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The Northern Virginia Hiking Club (NVHC) offers a range of hikes of various difficulty levels in Virginia, Maryland, DC, and beyond. The club also offers other outdoor events occasionally. NVHC members reflect the rich diversity of the Washington DC Metro area. Annual membership fee is $5. Guests are welcome and enjoy a month’s free participation in the club events. NVHC is a nonprofit organization and donates funds to local parks and trail maintenance organizations from time to time. The selection of the parks and organizations is based on club usage - it is our way of giving back. Monies vary each time - $7,200 was donated in 2023.
Members are required to accept the liability disclaimer by typing “Accept” in the fields presented when they join the club.
DIFFICULTY RATINGS
NVHC hikes are assigned difficulty ratings. A combination of linear distance and elevation gain is used to determine the rating, with 400 feet of elevation gain considered to be equivalent of 1 mile of linear distance. With the “miles” derived from elevation gain added to the linear distance, following are the ratings:
A+= Very Difficult (19 miles or more)
A = Difficult (13 miles or more, but less than 19 miles)
B = Moderately Difficult (10 miles or more, but less than 13 miles)
C = Moderate (7 miles or more, but less than 10 miles)
D = Easy (Less than 7 miles)
For example, a nine-mile hike with 1,000 feet of climbing would be rated B (9 + 2.5 = 11.5).
Elevation loss is not measured in this system. Also, the difficulty rating is separate from the pace of the hike, which is determined by the leader, and is usually specified in the individual hike descriptions.
RSVP ETIQUETTE
Often there are limits on the number of participants on NVHC events, set by our leaders. This creates wait lists on Meetup. If you find yourself in this situation, we request that you keep in mind the interest of the leaders and your fellow hikers, and follow the guidelines below:
- If you RSVP’d “yes” for a hike, change your RSVP to “no” as soon as you decide not to go, so that someone else can go.
- If you RSVP’d “yes” to overlapping events on the same day, decide on one as soon as possible, and change your RSVP to “no” for all others.
- If you are on a wait list and decide not to go, remove yourself from the list.
DOGS ON HIKES
Dogs are welcome on NVHC hikes at the discretion of the hike leader. Several restrictions apply including advance notification to the leader, dogs being well behaved, and their being kept on a six foot leash. See dog policy located at [https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy] for details.
Предстоящие события
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BillyGoat A & C (Rating: B)
Parking Lot Across from Old Angler's Inn, 10790 Macarthur Blvd, Maryland, MD, USYou must read the following NVHC Sign-in Sheet Statement/Liability Disclaimer, https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf and then answer the question that you will see when you RSVP with "I accept" to be permitted on the hike.
This will be a 9.5 mile hike along the C & O Canal Towpath and the Potomac River. We will start in the parking lot across from Old Angler's Inn and first head upstream along the C&O Canal to the upstream entrance to Billy Goat Path A. We will then do Billy Goat Path A and then head downstream to the start of Billy Goat Path C. After doing that loop, we will return to the parking area along the C&O Canal.
There is an option to just do Billy Goat Path A. That is rated as a C hike (but sometimes called B due to the level of effort of involved with doing Billy Goat Path A).
Meet at near the bathrooms in the parking lot across from Old Anglers Inn at at 8:15 am for an 8:30 start. The address of Old Angler's Inn is 10801 MacArthur Blvd, Potomac, MD 20854.
Basics:
- Distance: 9 miles (4 with BGT A only).
- Elevation Gain: 300'
- Rating: B (or a strong C for BGT A only)
- Meeting place: Parking areas across the street from Old Anglers Inn, near the restrooms.
- Hike map: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/billy-goat-a-c-78fadda
Please bring lunch, water, proper footwear, etc.
Dogs not allowed due to their being prohibited on Billy Goat Path A.
Edward 703-850-325120 участников
Gathland State Park to Weverton Cliffs (Rating: A)
Gathland State Park, 900 Arnoldtown Road, Jefferson, MD, USYou must read the following NVHC Sign-in Sheet Statement/Liability Disclaimer, https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf and then answer the question that you will see when you RSVP with "I accept" to be permitted on the hike.
Let's start the year by visiting one of Maryland's state parks and hiking ~11 miles with ~1,600 feet of elevation gain along the AT! We'll begin at Gathland State Park and hike south along the AT to the Weverton Cliffs Overlook where we will break for lunch before heading back.
Here are details for the hike:
- Start time: 9:30 a.m.
- Trailhead parking: Gathland State Park Parking Lot (GPS 39.404671, -77.640304)
- Park entry Fee: None
- Distance: 11.3 miles
- Elevation gain: 1,624 feet
- Pace: ~2.5 miles/hour when moving
- Duration: 5.5 hours
- Hike map: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/gathland-state-park-to-weverton-cliffs-f316e3f
- Leaders: Chris Bosch 703-216-7801
Carpools
The hike leader(s) will meet hikers at the trailhead. Neither the Club nor the hike leader(s) are responsible for coordinating transportation to/from the trailhead. Carpooling is organized by the participants and they participate at their own risk.
What to bring
Bring a backpack, water, snacks, sunscreen, hiking poles if you like. Wear comfortable shoes or boots that are suitable for hiking. Dress in layers for the weather including hat, gloves, rain and snow gear as needed.
Dogs
Dogs are permitted on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy. Please contact the hike leader in advance if you intend to bring a dog.
https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy
Park entrance / parking fees
None.
Weather
Here's a National Weather Service URL you can use to check the 7-day weather forecast at the trailhead from which we start the hike (Gathland State Park).
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=39.404671&lon=-77.640304
In case of poor or severe weather, this hike will be postponed.28 участников
RESCHEDULED Memorial to Paul Fermoile (Friends please) MNBP Hike (Rating:D)
Manassas National Battlefield Park Visitor Center, 6511 Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA, USYou must read the following NVHC Sign-in Sheet Statement/Liability Disclaimer, https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf and then answer the question that you will see when you RSVP with "I accept" to be permitted on the hike.
Join us in celebrating the life of our NVHC hike leader and friend, Paul Fermoile. He especially enjoyed leading hikes at Manassas National Battlefield Park. We will do a flat 5 miles around the battlefield with views of the historic old Stone Bridge. Pace will be about 2.5 mph. Lunch following at CraftWorx Taproom, 5615 Wellington Rd. Gainesville. We can raise a glass to Paul and share stories. Please note that RSVP's will open at 7am on Thursday, Nov. 20.
Leaders: Kris N. (618) 623-2484 and Dane
Dogs are permitted on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy: https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy
Meet at 9:30am at the Manassas National Battlefield Park Visitor Center. Restrooms are available. We will begin hiking at 9:45am.
No entrance fees26 участников
Прошедшие события
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