Lake Front Royal to Denton Shelter via Appalachian Trail (Rating: A)

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.

This is a 10-mile out-and-back hike along the Appalachian Trail with about 1,600 feet of elevation gain. We'll start near Lake Front Royal and head north on the AT. After about 5 miles we'll stop for lunch and then head back the way we came.

Start time: 9:00 a.m. (meet at the trailhead parking area 15-30 minutes early for sign in)

Pace: 2.0 to 2.5 miles/hour when moving

Hike map: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/lake-front-royal-to-snp-boundary-via-appalachian-trail-49265d2

Trailhead parking is limited so carpooling is encouraged

Trailhead: Intersection of Rte 522 and the Appalachian trail near Lake Front Royal (GPS coordinates 38.878, -78.15056)

CARPOOLING: Meet at University Blvd - Gainesville Park and Ride and plan to leave at 7:45 to arrive at the trailhead in time to get signed in and start hiking at 9am. The hike leader will not be at the carpool location. Park & Ride GPS 38.80063, -77.58771

Neither the Club nor the hike leader is 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. Suggested carpool fee: $5.00 per rider. Driving time from Gainesville Park & Ride to the trailhead is about 50 minutes.

Leader: Dick Pregent 703-587-2359

Dogs: Dogs are permitted on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy. Please contact the hike leader in advance if you intend to bring a dog.
https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy