Hike: Appalachian Trail/Manassas Gap, VA: Winery Hike

PATC Map G / VA Bus $36. Long hike: 9 mi., 2000 ft. elevation gain. Moderate hike: 6 mi., 1400 ft. elevation gain. This hike, a bit shorter than some of our hikes, follows the Appalachian Trail south of Manassas Gap, where the AT crosses under I-66 near Marshall, VA. The hike is mostly in woods, while the Trumbo Hollow meadow offers long views from open fields. Moderate hikers will go to the Jim and Molly Denton Shelter, one of the most elaborate shelters on the entire Appalachian Trail, and then return. Long hikers continue to the Mosby primitive campsite before heading back. Afterwards we will visit Blue Valley Vineyard and Winery with "award-winning wines, along with breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains." ------------------------------------- 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. MORE DETAILS -- SEE THE FAQS ON OUR WEBSITE