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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.
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Trumbo Hollow to High Knob (Rating: A ***FAST***)
Centreville Park & Ride Lot, 14700 Lee Highway, Centreville, VA, USREQUIRED: 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 Friday morning workout. The hike is about 11.5 miles with 2150 feet elevation gain in AT. We will start from AT at Rt55, take AT south to High Knob where we'd retrace back to the car.
We hike at a pace of 3-3.5 mph when moving. Faster on flat/downhill sections. This is considered a fast hike. You must be experienced in hikes of this distance, elevation gain and speed.
Leader: Xiaobin 857-408-1070
The hike leader will meet at the trailhead at 8AM.For those wishing to carpool, the suggested carpool location is at the Centerville P&R. The driving time from there to the trailhead is about 45 minutes. Please arrive at the Park and Ride a few minutes before 7:15AM to form carpool so all cars can leave at 7:15AM.
Suggested carpool fee is $5.
PLEASE NOTE: 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.Trailhead: Parking area off 55 and Tucker Ln in Linden at 8AM
GPS Coordinates: 38.91129532513492, -78.05302182206734 https://goo.gl/maps/NKdPWnhRskF45Si17
Park Entry Fee: $0Rating: A
Dogs are permitted on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy. https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy
Hiking Map: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16cyahevzycACgh9D1JQOjctSulA2iEeN/view?usp=drive_link
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AT—Gathland State Park to Lambs Knoll (Rating: B)
Gathland Trail Start Trailhead Parking, Middletown, 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.
Description:
Please join me on this 8½ mile out-and-back hike to enjoy then end of fall colors on the Appalachian Trail in Maryland. Total elevation gain is 1340 feet. The hike will begin at Gathland State Park and follows the AT north along the ridge of South Mountain. The hike follows the ridge-line and gradually ascends 550 ft till we reach a junction and descend to the PATC Bear Spring Cabin where we'll grab a snack. We'll then climb 730' in ⅔ mi to White Rocks overlook, grab a vista then proceed up to the cold war Lambs Knoll telecommunications site. We'll return along the AT stopping off at the Crampton Gap Shelter just before reaching the cars at Gathland State Park.Leader: Harvey Haines
Meet: In the parking lot across the street from Gathland State Park at 9:00 AM, near Burkittsville, MD, and about ½ hr west of Fredrick, MD or ¾ hr north of Leesburg, VA. The lot is off Arnoldtown Rd.
Entry Fee: No Park Entry Fee
Map of the hike:
pdf map
https://www.icloud.com/iclouddrive/0c4YweAGiUObBd7-jtrImQsTA#Gathland_State_Park_to_Lambs_Knoll
GaiaGPS interactive map
https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=16.6/-77.6329/39.4411&pubLink=MvAxdXQZPGUvSTbrxsXhckZl&trackId=d41c1a61-a538-4117-8085-e7b2218eb140Rating: B - Moderately Difficult
The hike is on the harder end of a B-hikes because of a 730 ft elevation gain in the 0.7 mi climb from Bear Spring Cabin to the White Rocks overlook.Driving time to trail head: 1¼ to 1½ hours from northern VA.
Dogs are permitted on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy. https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy
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Reston Lakes and Woodlands (Rating: C)
Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Dr, Reston, 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.
This is an enjoyable hike with beautiful lakes, wooded trails and even a snack/rest room break at a Starbucks. It is about an 8 mile hike with 423 feet of elevation gain around lakes and among the woodlands of Reston. We'll meet at the Walker Nature Center at 9:00 am and hike through the Glade Stream Valley and then along Lake Audubon and Lake Thoreau. The hike route is about 60% on paved paths with the remainder on dirt trails. Restrooms are available at the Walker Nature Center.
We hike at a pace of approximately 2.5 mph while moving. You must be experienced with hikes of this length and elevation gain.
Park on Glade Road so the Nature Center parking lot can be kept open for the Center's pre-school activities and drop-offs.
Dogs are welcome on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy. https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicyhttps://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolic
Leader: Steve Frith cell 703-629-0174
Park Entry Fee: $0.00
Map for hike:
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Arlington Cemetery to Columbia Island Loop (Rating: C)
Columbia Island Marina, Washington, DC, 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.
7.4 miles with an elevation gain of 210+ feet.
Description: We will begin our hike from the Columbia Island Marina parking lot and proceed along the Mount Vernon Trail offering a splendid view of the Potomac River and well-known Landmarks.
Arriving at the Arlington National Cemetery, we will need to go through security. Once in the cemetery we will visit the JFK Memorial, the Arlington House and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
There is the option of witnessing the changing of the guard at the Tomb which takes place on the half hour.Pace: The pace will be about 2.5 mph.
Bring: adequate water/hydration, snacks/lunch, and sturdy hiking shoes and hiking poles if you use them.
Fee: None
Dogs: Dogs are not welcome. NVHC Dog Policy
Weather: weather for this location is HERE.
Where to Meet: We will meet up in the Columbia Island Marina parking lot.
GPS Coordinates: 38.87651,-77.04947
Google Map linkThank you so much for being ready to hike at 8:45 am to allow time to check-in and be ready to leave on time at 9:00 am.
Please note that there are Facilities at Columbia Island Mariana, at Arlington Visitor's Center and at the Arlington House.Arlington National Cemetery Map .
Feel Free to reach out via text with any questions, Dawn K 703 533 9231 If you do text me, thank you for including your name.
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