Meadowood Recreation Management Area (Rating: C)

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.

Distance: about 8.25 miles Elevation Gain: 697 feet
Hike pace: about 2.5 - 3.0 mph
Restrooms: Port-a-potty in parking lot

We'll hike through rolling hills on forested land and unpaved trails managed by the Department of the Interior. Meet at the Mason Neck Gateway parking lot (also known as the Mountain Bike Parking lot) on Gunston Road next to Gunston Elementary School. This is a relatively little-used gem for hiking in the well-preserved Mason Neck area .We will hike the South Branch trail, a short part of this trail is shared with mountain bikers. We then cross over Belmont Blvd and pick up the Meadowood Connector trail to the Wood Thrush Loop to Hidden Pond and retrace our steps back to the parking lot.

The pace will be about 2.5-3.0

Meet at the trailhead parking lot 15 minutes early to allow everyone to sign in and get ready to hike at 9AM

BRING: Sufficient water/hydration, snacks/lunch and good hiking footwear and hiking poles if you use them.
DOGS are welcomed. NVHC Dog policy:https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy

Leader: Chip Hulfish
Any questions please message me or call 703.798.3516(C). If you text please include your name.

https://www.blm.gov/sites/default/files/documents/files/NEWTrailMapIllustration062613.pdf