AT to Waterfall & Buzzard Hill 3.8 Mi 860 Ft Moderate Hike

This out/back hike on the Appalachian Trail climbs to Buzzard Hill overlook with a stop at the beautiful Hollow Brook cascade along the way. There are a few small stream crossings, which should be fairly easy rock hops. At 3.8 miles, and a moderate 860 feet elevation gain, this is fun for most skill levels.

Notes:

• RSVP to attend hike. If your plans change, please update your RSVP.
• The PATC requires each hiker to sign a liability waiver, which will be available at the trailhead
• Please check Meetup the night before. I will cancel a hike due to excessive temperature, foul weather, lightning, high winds.
• Attendance is limited at the discretion of our hike leaders. PATC rules do not permit children under 18 years to participate in a hike without a parent or guardian present.
• Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Club volunteers maintain over 1000 miles of trails in Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia, including 240 miles of AT (and the section we will hike!). For more information about PATC, please visit https://www.patc.net/

Hike Route & Info: https://www.hikingupward.com/OVH/HollowBrook/

PATC Map 8

Meeting Location/Parking: GPS 39.07299, -77.91292

The large parking lot is just below the Appalachian Trail crossing off Morgan Mill Rd (a bumpy gravel road but accessible to ordinary vehicles). Download maps before leaving home as cell service could be unreliable.

Admission: Free

What to Bring: Water at least two liters, emergency contact information, medications, snacks/meal, extra pair of socks, additional clothing for layering, and personal first aid kit. Trekking poles if you use them, sturdy hiking footwear.

Please leave pets at home. Thanks!