Sherman Gap and Page Valley Overlook (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 is 9 mile circuit hike with an elevation gain of 2200' that will begin at the Elizabeth Furnace Day Use Picnic area in the Massanutten Mountains of George Washington & Jefferson National Forests. We will start on the Sherman Gap and Botts Trails and return on the Old Shawl Gap Trail. There is a ~1 mile out and back each on the ridge to a scenic overlook of Page Valley where we will have lunch. We hike at a pace of 2.5-2.8 mph while moving.

Park Entry Fee: $0

Rating: A

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

Leader: Caroline Steinberg (703)489-1315

Carpools: Meet at the Centreville Park and Ride at 7:15am and depart at 7:30am. The leader will be at the carpool location. Suggested carpool fee is $6. GPS Coordinates: 38.836038, -77.455371, https://goo.gl/maps/hc3LRG7Hsy2wMJs18

Driving Time to trailhead: 1 hour

If you are meeting at the trailhead go to the Elizabeth Furnace Day Use Picnic area in the back parking lot at 8:30am, hike will start at 8:45am, GPS coordinates 38.927787, -78.329496. https://goo.gl/maps/tC9toZsHwMeG9umh8

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/afternoon-hike-at-sherman-gap-and-page-valley-overlook-a24cf3e?u=i&sh=z7o4im

**You must be experienced in hikes of this distance, PACE, and elevation gain.**