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THE CLUB www.nvhc.com
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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State of Virginia Arboretum/Blandy Experimental Farm (Rating: D)
Gainesville Park and Ride, Virginia, 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.
5.5 miles with approximately 200 feet elevation gain.
I know it will be up to Mother Nature on this but:
Experience a 300 hundred tree Gingko grove which should be approaching peak foliage soon.Description:
The State Arboretum of Virginia stands in the central 172 acres of Blandy Experimental Farm, and surrounds the historic Quarters building. Come explore the labelled tree and shrub collections that date back the early 1930’s from all over the world. Wandering through these remarkable plantings makes you feel as if you’re travelling through a foreign forest. Walk through the largest Conifer collection in the Southeast. Stand under our many towering Virginia State Champion trees. Browse America’s largest boxwood library and stroll down a Cedar of Lebanon Allee.
There will be plenty of opportunities for photos!Hiking Pace:
About 2.0 mph, to take in the sights.There are restrooms near the parking area.
Dogs are welcome. NVHC Dog policy: https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy
Bring:
Water/hydration, snacks, and comfortable walking shoes.CARPOOLING: For those who are looking to carpool, meet at University Blvd - Gainesville Park and Ride and plan to leave at 8am to arrive at the trailhead in time to get signed in and start hiking at 9am.
A new Sheetz has opened in the Park & Ride, this would be a good meeting point. New Stable Way, directly across from the Sheetz store.
GPS 38.801119, -77.589532Neither the Club nor the hike leader is 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. Suggested carpool fee: $3.00 per rider. Driving time from Gainesville Park & Ride to State Arboretum of Virginia is about 40 minutes.
If you are driving directly to the Arboretum, please be there a few minutes before 9am so we can get everyone signed in.
Please note: The hike starts at the parking lot at the Arboretum at 9am. If you plan on carpooling from Gainesville Park & Ride, plan to leave there at 8:00am.
Parking:
If entering Blandy from Route 50, simply follow the paved road to the information kiosk and main parking area on the right. If that area is full, extra parking is available in the grassy field marked 'visitor and bus parking'. NOTE: We will not be parking near the Gingko Grove, we will walk to the Gingko Grove from the main parking area. GPS 39.06441, -78.06426
Blandy address is 400 Blandy Farm Way, Boyd, VAFee: No fee
Click here to get driving directions from your address to Blandy Experimental Farm.
Optional rehydration TBD.
Any questions, please message me here or text/call @202-528-0456. If you text me, please include your name.
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DATE CHANGE Occoquan Haunted Hike (Rating: C)
Brickmakers Cafe, 9751 Ox Rd, Lorton, 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.
The highlight of this adventure is learning about the haunted history of Occoquan. We will share stories of paranormal activity rumored to occur in various locations in Occoquan. The walk will be entirely on paved trails. The town goes all out with Halloween decorations! We will meet at the upper level parking lot across from Brickmaker's Cafe in Occoquan Park. We will walk two miles (one mile of it is on the bike path along Ox Road) to the town of Occoquan, walk two miles in Occoquan hearing ghost stories, and then retracing our two mile route back to the Brickmaker's Cafe for lunch (for those interested). There is some elevation gain coming out of Occoquan Park and then returning on the bike path from the town of Occoquan. Costumes are encouraged!
Distance: 6 miles (out and back)
Pace: 2-2.5 miles per hour, while moving
Elevation: 400 ft.
Terrain: Paved
Dogs: are permitted on this hike in accordance with the NVHC dog policy,
https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy. Please note that dogs are not permitted in the cafe.
Park entry fee: none
Restrooms: At the start in Brickmakers Cafe
Hike Leaders: Teresa B and Kris NHow to get there:
From I-95 South, exit 163 for VA-642/Lorton Rd. At the end of the exit ramp take a right onto Lorton Rd. Follow Lorton Rd for 1.4 miles then turn left on to Workhouse Road. In 0.6 mile make a left at the light onto Ox Road. In 0.4 mile take a left at the light into Occoquan Park. Go about 0.7 mile and park in the big parking lot on the left, across from the Brickmakers Cafe. This is the upper level lot. Please do not park in the lower lot near the water, as that lot is for boat launch.50 katılımcı
Hazel Mountain Loop (Rating: A)
Centreville Park & Ride, 14700 Lee Hwy,, Centreville, 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.
We will be hiking from Skyline Drive down into the Hazel River valley, and then back up, with stops at a scenic overlook and Cave Falls. We will have lunch at one of the scenic stops, depending on how timing works. It is 10.4 miles, and approximately 2500 feet of elevation gain. We will average about 2.5 miles per hour. Please message me if you are uncertain about your ability to do handle this.You can find a map and the trailhead location at https://www.alltrails.com/ar/trail/us/virginia/hazel-mountain-sams-ridge-white-rocks-loop Let me know if you plan to meet at the trailhead rather than at Centreville Park and Ride.
Please bring *at least* two liters of water and snacks sufficient to maintain your energy throughout the day. You may also want to brink water shoes, as some of the stream crossings may be easier that way. The last stop will feature a swimming hole, so come prepared if you're interested in getting wet.
Dogs are permitted on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy: htpps://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy.
Park Entry Fee: $30 per vehicle
Car pool fee: $5.00
Please arrive at the Centreville Park and Ride before 7:15 to sign in and organize rides, with a view to leaving promptly at 7:30. You may also meet us at the trailhead at the Meadow Spring Parking Area off Skyline Drive (38.638526628025595, -78.31372652677929) at 9:15. If you plan to go directly to the trailhead, please message me ahead of time so I know not to wait for you in Centreville.
If you have any questions, you can message me through Meetup, or call me at 703-994-9098.14 katılımcı
Anacostia River Hike and Beyond (Rating: D)
Navy Yard-Ballpark, 122 M St SW, 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.
A 5 mile hike along the Anacostia River. Meet outside the New Jersey Ave. & M Street SE exit of the Navy Yard/Ballpark Metro Station (Dept of Transportation exit). Outside you will see a Starbucks across the Street, otherwise you are at the wrong exit. We walk adjacent to the river and pass the Navy Yard facility. Then we venture on to visit Kingman Island where we take in the beautiful vistas of the island. Afterwards, we will board the FREE DC Streetcar to 5th and H. We walk to Union Market for lunch/snack. Afterwards, we continue to NaMa-Gallaudet Metro station ending the hike. (This is a joint hike with the Center Hiking Club).
Do not bring car, parking limited and expensive. Come on the Metro.
We hike at a pace of 2.0-2.5 mph when moving.
No park entry fee.
Leader: Stuart Shlafer 703-517-3490 (C)
No dogs permitted on this hike.
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