Spartan Trail - Rip Rap - 2,116' Elevation, 9.3 Miles

Spartan Trail will be a series of fast pace strenuous hikes for hikers who like the challenge.
Everyone will start on the waitlist and will be vetted based on experience and past hikes with us.
We will be doing this hike starting from Wildcat Parking lot and go counterclockwise to Chimney Rock, to the Rip Rap Trail, then down to the Wildcat Trail.
For more information read about it on Hiking Upward: https://www.hikingupward.com/snp/ripraphollow/
TRAIL MAP: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/riprap-trail?u=i&sh=y1w9cy. Please download this map onto your phone.

Bring plenty of drinking water and a lunch/snacks. Know your physical limits and cardiovascular fitness. Bring proper clothing and gear for the weather. If you have any concerns or questions, don't hesitate to contact the hike leader via the chat feature or direct messaging.

We may get beverages afterwards. TBD.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY & ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT: By attending this hike, I acknowledge that hiking in nature carries the risk of potential harm to myself up to and including the risk of injuries such as broken bones or muscle/tendon injuries, illness, disability, or death. These can be caused by slipping or falling off rocks due to loss of balance or lack of coordination; twisting ankles on rocks, brush, limbs, or ice; Acts of nature such as rock falls, inclement weather, lightning, strong wind, extreme temperatures; drownings in rivers, streams, or other bodies of water; drinking unfiltered contaminated water or becoming dehydrated; succumbing to heat exhaustion; getting bit or stung by venomous reptiles, animals, or insects; and my own or other’s negligent or risky behaviors. This list is not exhaustive nor is it inclusive of all risks. In response, I release and hold harmless with respect to all injury, disability, death, or loss of property, whether caused by negligence or otherwise, the “C'Ville Friends” meetup group’s leadership as well as the designated hike leaders for this hike.

SICKNESS (COVID/FLU/COLD): As always, if you have been exposed to a contagious illness, or are having any symptoms at all, please do not attend. There will be plenty of future events.