Northern Virginia Hiking Club (NVHC)

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 out and back hike along the Appalachian Trail with a 1,700 foot elevation gain in the Shenandoa National Park. We'll go out about 4.5 miles to a neat viewpoint, have lunch/snack, and then return the way we came.

Speed: Our pace will vary about 2.5 mph. The trail is well maintained and not very rocky.

Hike map: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/virginia/mount-marshall-via-the-appalacian-trail?mobileMap=false&ref=sidebar-static-map

GPS Coordinates for trailhead: 38.80719, -78.18102

Entry to Shenandoa National Park costs $30.00 per car unless you have a park pass.

Leader: Dick Pregent 703-587-2359

Dogs are permitted on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy. https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy

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 1 hour. Please arrive at the Park and Ride a few minutes before 7:30 AM to form carpool so all cars can leave at 7:30 AM.

Hike leader will not be at the carpool location.

Please arrive at the trailhead 15 minutes before 9:00 AM so we can get everyone signed in. We will start hiking promptly at 9:00 AM.

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.

REQUIRED: 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 brisk Friday morning workout. The hike is about 10.5 miles with 2200 feet elevation gain in SNP. We will begin at the 4H Center near Front Royal (park at the first lot after the 4H gate, if you see the swimming pool, you have gone a tad too far), pick up the Appalachian Trail, cross SLD to Compton peak. Return via Dickey Ridge Trail where we'd pass by the Fort Windham Rocks, and Hickerson Hollow Trail. Bring an apple (cut in quarters, please) or some carrots in case the horse at the Promised Land comes out to greet us.

We hike at a pace of 3-3.5 mph when moving. Faster on flat/downhill sections. This is considered a fast hike. The plan is to complete before or around noon so you'll have a good part of Friday for other errands that life also calls for. 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 1 hour. Please arrive at the Park and Ride a few minutes before 7AM to form carpool so all cars can leave at 7AM.
Suggested carpool fee is $7.
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: 4-H Center Parking Lot by the GATE at 8AM
GPS Coordinates: 38.86418073943538, -78.16974356847578 https://goo.gl/maps/oTdG2BfeYMTP1cu16
Park Entry Fee: $0

Rating: 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/1H_3z72qDAuyoD05_lzrXPnc3v4RNQmO7/view?usp=share_link

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 ~8 mile hike with a small elevation gain of 300 feet, an out-and-back hike.

Starting from Rt 7 near Colvin Run Mill, we will hike north on the Cross County Trail along Difficult Run for 4 miles to reach the Potomac. After a break, we will retrace our steps. We will hike at about a 2.5 mph pace.

We may take a small detour into the park for some elevation and views upon the discretion of the hike leader.

There are two stream crossings, one on concrete pylons and one on large boulders, that, unless icy, are easy. The trail is in good condition but muddy after rains. Trail gets rocky close to the river.

Hike will start at 9:00 am and end about 1:00. Please arrive a few minutes before 9:00 at the parking area just north of Rt 7 off of Colvin Run Rd (GPS: 38.9675, -77.2894) to sign in so we can start on time.
For those interested feel free to join me at Mookie's after the hike.

Dogs are welcome. NVHC dog policy https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy
Some dogs might have issues crossing the streams.

Difficulty Rating: C Hike is considered moderate. Mileage (~8 miles) plus a small elevation equals a hike equivalent of ~9 miles.

Leader: Harvey Haines

Map:
A pdf map of the meeting location and the hike route is available at the following link:
https://www.icloud.com/iclouddrive/0aa_O1zREj4ekSqLpTeyKzuWg#CCT-Rt_7_to_Great_Falls-2024
An interactive GaiaGPS map of the hike is available here:
https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=14.4/-77.2504/38.9722&pubLink=PFe722mUFpzBZmAV01Hpm9c6&trackId=cf133700-e36a-4544-a38a-58abe19d001f

REQUIRED: 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 an A+ hike due to distance and elevation and is ONLY suitable for those who have recent experience hiking this distance and elevation gain. If you have NEVER been on one of our A+ hikes and/or I don't know you, please message your hike leader with a recent A+ hike you have done or a hike leader who can vouch for you within 24 hours of RSVPing. Otherwise, you will be moved to “Not Going”. ***

This is a 13 mile out-and-back hike that has an elevation gain of 3,000 feet. From Rt. 522 in Front Royal we’ll follow the AT up to and across Skyline Drive to Compton Peak, where there are two features: A great view and an interesting rock formation.

For those wishing to carpool, the suggested carpool location is at the Centreville Park and Ride, 14700 Lee Highway, Centreville, VA. The driving time from there to the trailhead is approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes with no stop. Please arrive at the Park and Ride so carpools can leave at 6:35 AM sharp. HIKE LEADER WILL BE MEETING EVERYONE AT THE TRAILHEAD at 7:45AM. Carpool Fee: $7.00

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 participation is at your own risk.

Need to know details:

• Parking lot coordinates: 38.87820018235782, -78.15048712824446
• Park entry fee: $0 – this hike starts outside the park
• Trailhead meetup time: NLT 7:45. Hike starts: 8:00 A.M SHARP
• Pace: 2.5 – 2.75 when moving. We will take short breaks at intersections and a regular lunch break.
• Distance: 13ish miles
• Elevation: About 3,000 feet
• Bring: Lunch/snacks, adequate hydration, electrolytes, rain gear/sunglasses/hat depending on the forecast; basic first aid kit, sunscreen, tick spray and a great attitude.
• Dogs ON A LEASH are allowed in accordance with NVHC policy.
• No complainers allowed! :-)

Route Map: Hike Map
Questions? Message or text Chris (703) 568-6347