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(Trailhead hike) This hike will start and end at the Nethers (Old Rag) parking area. Moderate hikers follow Nicholson Hollow west into the Park and turn right (north) on Hot-Short Mountain Trail and left onto Hazel Mountain Trail. They complete the loop by taking successive lefts onto the Catlett Mountain, Hannah Run, and Nicholson Hollow Trails to Nethers. Long hikers follow the moderate loop, but stay on the Hazel Mountain Trail past Catlett Mountain Trail, taking the Hazel River, White Rocks, Hazel Mountain, and Catlett Spur Trails before rejoining the moderate loop at Hannah Run. Est.: 11 miles, 2300' elevation and 9 miles, 2000' elevation. PATC Map 10. Fare: $5.
Trailhead: Old Rag parking area, VA
Time: 10:30 AM

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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