Dunkan and Strikler Knobs

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This strenuous hike in the George Washington National Forest involves a a rock scramble or two, along with great views of the Massanutten Range and the Shenandoah Valley from the overlooks at Strickler Knob and Duncan Knob. The 10-mile circuit hike with approximately 2,100 feet of elevation gain is for experienced hikers only. This is not a beginner's hike, nor is it suitable for dogs.

Pace 2-2.5 mph if this speed is not conducive to your hiking level, please know that I do not hike any slower or faster than this pace so please consider another hike. I also take frequent stops and breaks going up hills.

PLEASE PRINT OUT ANY MAPS THAT YOU THINK YOU MAY NEED AS I DO NOT PROVIDE COPIES OF MAPS. ALL THE LINKS AND COORDINATES YOU WILL NEED ARE BELOW.
Here is a link to where we will hike but not the direction we will hike the opposite way. It is still helpful. http://www.midatlantichikes.com/stricklerknob.htm

Meet by 8:15 a.m. to form our carpools in the East Falls Church Metro Kiss & Ride lot. Please answer the RSVP questions so the event host can organize the carpool. We will depart promptly at 8:30 a.m.

Note: Smart phones will not give you the complete map and will end at the Sheetz! You can plot the coordinate below.

We will stop at the Sheetz at Sheetz, 15315 Washington St, Haymarket, VA 20169 on your way the distance is about 224 miles round trip to the parking lot.

Here is a link from the parking area to the trailhead.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/EgKzWiT2ApGURGW7A

If you are meeting us at the trailhead, please be there by 10:30 am.
The GPS coordinates to the trailhead 38.66285, -78.59838

Leader: Devon A Stoney (202) 702-4500 (Emergency Use Only)
Adventuring fee: $5.00 cash or venom
Driver fee: 224 miles round trip x .30 = $67.20 per driver dived by total car passengers including the driver. Bring cash.
Shared Park Entry Fee: $0

OPTIONAL BUT RECOMMENDED: A post-hike change of shirt, shoes, and socks