Hike: Browns Hollow, Massanutten Mtn., GWNF, VA

PATC Map G / VA Bus

$36. Long hike: Long hike: 11 mi., 2900 ft. elevation gain. Moderate hike: 8 mi., 1600 ft. elevation gain.

Enjoy the expansive views from the summit of Big Mountain and the serenity of the Emerald Lake mountain tarn. All hikers start at the parking lot of the (now closed) Visitor Center, beginning on the Wildflower trail. The long hikers go left on Trail 416 to Forest Road 70 and then follow the Massanutten South Trail to its intersection with the Brown's Hollow Trail. Heading south, they complete a clockwise loop by following Roaring Run, the Massanutten Road, and Bird Knob Trails before returning to the Massanutten Trail and the Visitor Center. The moderate hikers go right on Trail 416 to Forest Roads 375B, 375 and 375A, with a stop at Emerald Pond. They follow the long hikers’ route on the Bird Knob Trail, with two dramatic overlooks on the way back to the start.

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RESERVATIONS
Capital Hiking Club is a non-profit group, and the public is invited on all trips. Reservations are accepted as late as Friday, but reserving before Wednesday night helps ensure your spot and prevent cancellation of the hike due to low sign-ups. RSVP through Meetup and pay through PayPal. Please be sure your RSVP gives your full name and phone number and where you'll be boarding the bus. We don't want to leave you behind!

FIRST-TIME HIKERS
If you're a first-time hiker with us, please notify the leaders in advance so they can make sure you have the info you need. Hikers must be able to keep at least a 2 mph pace.

BUS STOPS: VIRGINIA ROUTING
Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes before times listed below. All our bus stops are Metro accessible. If you're driving to meet the bus, we strongly advise using the Vienna bus stop, as parking is extremely limited at the others. Bus stops and times are as follows (click links for maps):

DC: Near 17th and K St. NW downtown (east side of Farragut Square). Bus leaves at 8 a.m. SHARP, so it's essential to arrive well before 8.
VIENNA METRO: NORTH parking lot, last bus shelter (Nutley St. Exit off Interstate 66 on North/Vienna side of I-66) at approximately 8:25 a.m. Note: There is a "south" parking lot where there are also bus shelters. If by 8:15, you're not with a group of hikers who say they're Capital Hiking Club, you're likely at the south lot. There's a walkway over I-66 to the north lot.

LIABILITY
By RSVP'ing for a CHC hike, you acknowledge and accept that hikers are responsible for their own safety and must assume risks and liability for all outings. CHC leaders, officers, and representatives shall not be liable for any injuries, loss or damage to persons or property, direct or consequential, arising out of any trips or club activities. Participants will be asked to sign a waiver the day of the hike.

CANCELLATION POLICY
To cancel and receive a full refund less a $5 processing fee, you must change your RSVP to "No" on Meetup before 12PM the Thursday before the hike. If you change your RSVP after 12PM the Thursday before the hike, no refunds will be issued.
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