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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 rated A+ due to the possibility of ice and/or significant snow along the trail route. Under normal conditions, this would be an A hike that just misses being a B hike.

Join me for a 8-mile loop hike in SNP to see the frozen waterfalls along White Oak Canyon and Cedar Run before the weather warms up and the effect is lost. We will start from the Lower White Oak Canyon parking lot and head up the White Oak Canyon Trail to Upper White Oak Falls. Then we will follow the White Oak Fire Road and the Skyland - Big Meadows Horse Trail to Cedar Run Trail, and take Cedar Run Trail back to the cars.

Traction gear required. Snowshoes advised. There may be significant snow and ice on the trails. What is highly likely is icy trails due to the snow being compacted by previous hikers. As this hike is expected to be in below-freezing conditions, please dress in layers and avoid cotton. Ensure that you have proper footwear and insulation for your hands and feet. Also please bring along hand and foot warmers in case added heat is needed for those extremities.

Meet at 7:30 at Centreville Park and Ride or at 9:15 am at the trailhead. Carpooling advised as I am not sure of what to expect at the parking area.

I will be vetting people for this hike. Everyone will start off on the waitlist. I will take you off of it as I vet you. Please message me if you have not hiked with me previously or if you have any concerns about this hike. Also please be sure that I can message you if I have questions about your ability. I will move anyone I cannot message to "not going" due the inability to vet them. I also will move anyone who does not respond in a timely manner (meaning within a day or two) to "not going".

I am looking for hikers with A+ hiking experience and winter hiking experience. This promises to be a spectacular hike, but it is one that you need to be well-prepared for.

Bring lunch, snack, water (in a thermos or a camelback kept under your coat), an extra layer, and had/foot warmers. Realize that we may be warm going uphill but cooler coming downhill. Do not skimp on the water: 2 quarts are advised, just in case.

Basics:

  • Distance: 8 miles
  • Elevation Gain: 2400'
  • Rating: A+ (due to added exertion caused by winter conditions).
  • Meetup Location: Centreville Park & Ride. (GPS Coordinates: 38.835789, -77.455532)
  • Centreville Meetup time 7:30 am
  • Traihead location: Lower White Oak Canyon parking lot. (GPS Coordinates: 38.539699, -78.349080)
  • Trailhead Meetup time: 9:15 am.
  • Hike start time: 9:30 am.
  • Dogs not allowed due to the expected adverse conditions.
  • Entry fee: Free due to the time of year.
  • Carpool fee: $8 suggested (riders pay drivers)

Edward 703-850-3251

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