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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 were 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 мероприятия (4+)
Смотреть все- Keyser Run Fire Rd to Big Devil Stairs Overlook (Rating: B)Keyser Run Fire Rd, Washington, VA
You 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 for a MODERATE PACE hike in the Shenandoah National Park. We start from the parking lot for Keyser Run Fire Rd on Skyline Dr. and do a quick out-n-back to Little Hogback Overlook and then head north on the AT and make our way to the Big Devil Stairs overlook via the Bluff Tr/Big Devil Stairs Tr. After lunch, we retrace out steps back to the cars.
Need to Know Information:
*Hike Starts: 9:00 AM (Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in)
*Distance: 8.1 miles
*Elevation gain: 1,414 feet elevation gain
*Pace: Moderate Pace of 2.0-2.5 mph when moving.
You must be experienced in hikes of this distance, pace and elevation gain.
*TRAILHEAD Keyser Run Fire Rd parking on Skyline Dr. Approx. mile marker 19.3 GPS 38.757364,-78.256700 https://maps.app.goo.gl/ERSC7S2eain4Cr787
*Park Entrance Fee $30 per car or free if you have the annual pass.
*CARPOOLING: For those who are looking to carpool, feel free to use the comment section to organize.Neither the Club nor the hike leaders are responsible for coordinating transportation to/from the trailhead. Carpooling is organized by the hikers and they participate at their own risk.
*Dogs are permitted on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy. https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolic
Alltrails Map: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/p-little-hogback-to-big-devil-stairs-overlook-6e8404cLeaders: Becky M. 703-229-9699 and David C. 571-643-3897
- Devils Nose, WV (Rating: A)Dulles Town Center Park and Ride, Sterling, VA
You 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 is a 9 mile hike with 1900’ of elevation gain In the Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area in West Virginia. The hike will begin at Spruce Pine Hollow Park in West Virginia. We will take portions of the Tuscarora and Maverick Trails to the Devils Nose. From there we will make our way to a beautiful creekside lunch spot and then return. Several miles of the hike will be on dirt roads.
We hike at a pace of 2.5-3.0 mph while moving.
Leader: Ed Brimberg 703-944-9920 and Davis Caviness 571-643-3897
Dogs are permitted on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy. https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy.
Carpools: Meet at the Dulles Town Center Park and Ride at 7:15am carpools depart at 7:30am. The leader will be at the carpool location. Suggested carpool fee is $8.
GPS Coordinates: 39.034079, -77.430102 https://goo.gl/maps/Lj1uBdayGR9GTS7VAIf you are meeting at the Spruce Pine Hollow Park be there at 9:00am, hike starts at 9:15am GPS coordinates: 39.63281, -78.10743
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Rssm2uLkEagjfRfu9There is no real parking lot, just park in some dirt area.
Neither the Club nor the hike leaders are responsible for coordinating transportation to/from the trailhead. Hikers are not guaranteed to get a ride to the trailhead from the carpool location. Carpooling is organized by the participants and they participate at their own risk.
Driving time to trail head from the carpool location: 1 hour 30 minutes.
AllTrails Map: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/afternoon-hike-at-devils-nose-2016-06-22-feab05a?u=i&sh=7cs7ov
**You must be experienced in hikes of this distance, pace and elevation gain.**
- Bird Knob - Emerald Pond (Rating : A)Centreville Park and Ride, Centreville, VA
You 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 11 mile with 2,500 feet elevation gain in the George Washington & Jefferson National Forests. We begin at the now closed old Massanutten Visitor Center at New Market Gap and then utilize the Massanutten South, Browns Hollow, Roaring Run, and Bird Knob trails to form the circuit. A small pond about midway provides a pretty spot for lunch. We hike at a pace of 2.5-3.0 mph while moving.
Dogs are permitted on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy. https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy
Leader: Ed Brimberg 703-944-9920 (C)
Park Entry Fee: $0
Carpools: Plan to arrive at the Centreville Park and Ride at 7:15am. Carpools leave at 7:30 a.m. Suggested carpool fee is $10. The leader will be at the carpool location. GPS Coordinates: 38.836038, -77.455371. https://goo.gl/maps/hc3LRG7Hsy2wMJs18
Driving time to trailhead from carpool location: 1 hour 30 minutes.
Meet at the trailhead @ 9:00am at the old Massanutten Visitor Center (now closed) GPS Coordinates: 38.642621, -78.611218 https://goo.gl/maps/GFpkeLKNkshFMxv4A Hike starts at 9:15am.
Neither the Club nor the hike leaders are responsible for coordinating transportation to/from the trailhead. Hikers are not guaranteed to get a ride to the trailhead from the carpool location. Carpooling is organized by the participants and they participate at their own risk.
Alltrails Map: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/bird-knob-761efc8?u=i
You must be experienced in hikes of this distance and elevation gain. There is significant uphill in the first couple of miles. This hike has some steep uphills.
- Assateague Parks and Rehoboth Beach (Rating: B; Fun)Forest Glen metro station, Kiss and Ride lot, Forest Glen, DC
*** New Post COVID Trial Process - No More Signing In ***
Step 1: Read the Liability Disclaimer: https://www.nvhc.com/signin.pdf
Step 2: When prompted, type:
"I Accept", full name, contact number, emergency contact numberExample: "I accept. Jane Doe, (703)555-5555, (301)666-6666."
This is a trial process and is not available on all hikes.
LENGTH: 9-10 mi. ELEVATION: Negligible. PACE: 2.5-3.0 mi/hr.
DESCRIPTION
If you like beaches, this event is for you! Join us for a daylong visit to the picturesque Assateague State and National Parks and Rehoboth Beach.ASSATEAGUE PARKS
We will explore three short trails in the park: Life of the Dunes nature trail, Life of the Forest nature trail, and Life of the Marsh nature trail - all short. Wild horse sightings to be expected, in addition to the marsh birds and in general pleasant scenery. Lunch will be in the park - bring with you. There will be time for an optional swim in the ocean. There are showers.REHOBOTH BEACH
Returning to our cars, we will head north to Rehoboth Beach and walk the boardwalk end-to-end. Time permitting, we may do a short beach walk. We will then stop in town for dinner, before starting our 2.5-hour drive back to Forest Glen Metro.This will be a daylong event with LOTS of driving - be prepared!
CARPOOLS
Participants can form their own carpools at the meeting place. Neither the Club nor the leaders are responsible for coordinating transportation to/from the trailhead. Hikers are not guaranteed to get a ride from the carpool location. Carpooling is organized by the participants, and they participate at their own risk. Leader plans to be at the meeting place. Suggested carpool fee: $15.Alternatively, people are welcome to meet at the Assateague Island Visitor Center.
PARK ENTRY FEE
$10, to be shared by all in the carpool.
