Hike: Hazel Country Central SNP, VA

(Bus hike) Wildflower Hike IV: Long hikers will pass thru an area that has one of the greatest concentration of pink ladyslippers, as well of numerous other wildflowers. All hikers wil begin from the Pinnacles Overlook.
Long hikers will descend Hannah Run, take the Catlett Mountain Trail, Hazel Mountain Trail, Hazel River, and White Rocks Trail. They will then return to the Hazel Mountain Trail to ascend to Skyline Drive, cross the road, ascend on the Meadow Springs Trail to the AT, and take the AT to the Pinnacles picnic area. (Est: 12 miles, 3100' elevation )

Moderate hikers will descend the Hannah Run Trail to take the Catlett Spur and Hazel Mountain Trails. They will then follow the long hike route to the Pinnacles picnic area. and 8 miles, 1950' elevation.

An self-guided easy option will be available, going from the Pinnacles picnic area out and back on AT up to Mary’s Rock; est.: 7 miles, 1500' elevation. PATC Map 10. Fare: $30.

VA Hikes

• DC: Near 17th and K St. NW downtown (east side of Farragut Square). Bus leaves at 8 a.m. SHARP, so it's essential to arrive well before 8.
• Vienna Metro: NORTH parking lot, last bus shelter (Nutley St. Exit off Interstate 66 on North/Vienna side of I-66) at approximately 8:25 a.m. Note: The "south" parking lot also has bus shelters. If by 8:15, you're not with a group of Wanderbirds hikers, you may be in the south lot. There's a walkway over I-66 to the north lot.

RESERVATIONS
Wanderbirds Hiking Club is a 501(c)(7) non-profit, and the public is invited on all hiking trips. Reservations are accepted as late as Saturday, but reserving as early in the week as possible helps ensure your spot and prevent cancellation of the hike due to low sign-ups. RSVP through Meetup and pay through PayPal. Please be sure your RSVP gives your full name and phone number and where you'll be boarding the bus.

FIRST-TIME HIKERS
If you're a first-time hiker with us, please notify the leaders in advance so they can make sure you have the info you need. Hikers must be able to keep a 2-mph pace. New hikers are required to first complete a moderate hike.

Liability Waiver: Many of our hikes take place in remote wilderness areas where cell phone service is not available. Any person participating in any Club activity is responsible for their own safety, health and welfare, and must assume all risks and liabilities related to all Club activities. The Club, its hike leaders, hike sweeps, officers, and other representatives are not liable for any injuries, losses, or damage to persons, children, pets, and/or property, arising from any trips or activities of the Club. You are responsible for bringing enough water, food, and first aid supplies, including those for your personal medical conditions.

CANCELLATION POLICY
To cancel and receive a full bus hike refund, less a $5 processing fee, you must change your RSVP to "No" on Meetup before NOON on the Friday before the hike. If you change your RSVP after noon on the Friday before the hike, no refunds will be issued.
Cancellations to Metro/carpool/trailhead hikes will not issue a financial refund, but hiker must change their Meetup RSVP to NO so that leaders do not wait for them at the trailhead.

COVID PRECAUTIONS
Anyone experiencing symptoms of upper respiratory illness should not attend the event.

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