Harmony Hollow Hike (SNP)

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For this hike, we will gather at GROSVENOR-STRATHMORE METRO STATION to form carpools due to planned WMATA construction.
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We're Shenandoah-bound to peep some of the fall colors in the miles of smiles of Harmony Hollow, located just outside of Front Royal, Virginia.

Starting near the top of the Blue Ridge at Chester Gap, we'll climb briefly into Shenandoah, admire the westward vista from Possums Rest overlook, and promptly leave the Park on the Appalachian Trail to descend the mountain. After passing the Tom Floyd Wayside, we'll soon enter into the wide-open spaces of bucolic Harmony Hollow. A couple of miles of strolling on little-used country roads will steer us back into Shenandoah, where we'll climb the Blue Ridge towards Compton Gap and eventually back to our cars. Total length of this moderate-to-strenuous circuit hike should not exceed 8.5 miles, with 1800 feet of elevation gain. Moderately Strenuous hikes will generally be challenging for an unconditioned person. The terrain will involve a steady and often steep incline.

Bring beverages, lunch, sturdy footwear, and about $15 for transportation and trip fees. We'll make our usual Sheetz pitstop for last-minute goodies while enroute to the trailhead. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro Station. RSVPs will open 2 weeks before the hike and close at 7pm the day before the event. Parking is limited at this location and carpooling is highly encouraged. Please make sure to check Meetup for any last-minute trip changes.

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