Shenandoah River State Park (Rating: B)

You must read the following NVHC Sign-in Sheet Statement/Liability Disclaimer, https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf and then answer the question that you will see when you RSVP with "I accept" to be permitted on the hike.

Overview: This is a moderate 9-mile loop using the Bear Bottom Loop and Big Oak Trail with an elevation gain of about 700 feet and great views of the south fork of the Shenandoah River. Hiking pace will be 2 – 2.5 mph. Lunch will be at one of the overlooks of the Shenandoah River.

Route: To view the specific route we’re currently planning to take, please use the attached HikingUpward map as a handy reference. Our route will be... Bear Bottom (blue) to Big Oak (white) to Tulip Poplar (dotted purple) / Big Oak (dotted white) to Redtail Ridge (red) and then back again via Big Oak and Bear Bottom. Bear Bottom is a loop (blue / dotted blue) and we normally go up one side and return via the other section of the loop. We are not planning to use the gray, orange, or green trails.
https://www.hikingupward.com/OVH/ShenandoahRiver/images/Map.pdf

Carpools. Meet at the Park and Ride off Route 29 at GPS coordinates: 38.80136, -77.59032 no later then 7:45 AM. Meetup is across the service road from the new Sheetz store located at 7201 New Stable Way.

Please note that the entrance to the Park and Ride is off Route 29.

The hike leader will be at the carpool location but neither the Club nor the hike leaders are responsible for coordinating transportation to/from the trailhead. Hikers are not guaranteed to get a ride to the trailhead from the carpool location. Carpooling is organized by the participants and they participate at their own risk.

Trailhead: The Shenandoah River State Park trailhead is by the horse barns on Overnight Road at GPS coordinates: 38.84777, -78.30603. For those driving directly to the Shenandoah River State Park trailhead, please be at the trailhead by 9:00 AM.

Fees:

1. Park entry fee. The park entry fee is $10 or free with a REI receipt or Virginia state park pass.
2. Carpool Fee. The suggested carpool fee is $5.00.

Dogs: Dogs are permitted on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy. https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy

Jim Hollis (703-927-7189... please use text)