Hike: AT, Bluff, and Mount Marshall Trails, SNP, VA

WB Hike: AT, Bluff, and Mount Marshall Trails, SNP, VA
Enjoy stunning views from the North and South Marshall Mountains on one of the most beautiful circuit hikes in the SNP. Long hikers will begin at the Jenkins Gap parking lot, and take the AT south, going over North and South Marshall mountains, to Gravel Springs Gap; they will then go left on the Bluff Trail and then left on the Mount Marshall Trail to Jenkins Gap parking lot to complete the circuit. Moderate hikers will take the AT at MP 16 on Skyline Drive and follow long hikers to the South Marshall Mountain views and onward to Bluff and Marshall Mountain trails to complete a modified circuit. Est.: 13.5 miles, 2200' elevation and 9.5 miles, 1200' elevation.
There are two alternative shorter hikes.
The first starts at Gravel Springs Gap and follows other hikers over Bluff Trail and Marshall Mountain Trail to Jenkins Gap Parking. Est.: 8 miles, 800’ elevation.
The second shorter hike also starts at Gravel Springs, but it goes in reverse of other hikers; these hikers take the A-T south to South and then North Marshall and then proceed to the Jenkins Gap Parking Lot. Est.: 5.4 miles, 800’ elevation. PATC Map 9.

Fare: $33 plus park fee

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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