Keys Gap to Split Rock via Appalachian Trail (Rating: A)

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 hike is a 11 mile out and back, with an elevation gain of about 1,700 ft on the Appalachian Trail, following the border of Virginia and West Virginia, from Keys Gap (Route 9) to Loudoun Heights. We will view but not descend into Harper’s Ferry before turning back. Our pace will be about 2.5 MPH

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

We meet at the Keys Gap Parking lot on the north side of Rte 9 (GPS: 39.2616, -77.7624) just west of Hillsboro, VA. Carpools are highly encouraged, since parking is tight. Overflow parking is available a short distance away at the corner of Rte 9 and Charles Town Road (GPS: 39.2621, -77.7649)

Suggested Carpool location is Centerville P&R. Suggested carpool fee is $5.00. Hike leader will not be at carpool location.

Neither the Club nor the hike leader is responsible for coordinating transportation to/fro the trailhead. Hikers are not guaranteed to get a ride to the trailhead from the carpool location. Carpools are organized by the participants and they participate at their own risk.

Try to get to the trailhead a few minutes early so we can get signed in and start promptly at 0900.

Hike map: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/west-virginia/keys-gap-to-split-rock-via-appalachian-trail

Bring a snack or early lunch and plenty of water.

Leader: Dick Pregent 703-587-2359

Driving time from Northern VA is about 1 hour.

Parking Fee: free