Hike: Duncan Knob/Massanutten, VA

(Bus hike) It is quite the scramble over an extended rock pile to the top of Duncan Knob, but the lovely views of the Shenandoah Valley below are well worth the effort. (NOTE: this scramble can be bypassed by those who desire to do so.) Long hikers start at Camp Roosevelt, take Duncan Hollow Trail to the Gap Creek Trail, turn right, and ascend to the Duncan Knob spur. They have the option of taking the spur trail and brief rock scramble to the summit of Duncan Knob. They hike west to Scothorn Gap Trail and go south to the junction with the Massanutten Trail. They then take the Massanutten Trail south to the connector trail and parking lot near Massanutten Visitor Center. Moderate hikers will begin at the parking area on Crisman Hollow Rd. and take the Gap Creek Trail to the Duncan Knob spur with the option of taking the spur trail to Duncan Knob. They will head east to the Duncan Hollow Trail and continue south along the Massanutten Trail and connector trail to the parking lot near the Visitor Center.Est. miles: 10 miles, 2300 ft. elevation (add 0.5 miles and 270 feet for option) and 7 miles, 1500 ft. elevation (add 1.1 miles and 470 feet for option) . PATC Map 1 and 2-3. Fare: $33.

VA Hikes

• 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: The "south" parking lot also has bus shelters. If by 8:15, you're not with a group of Wanderbirds hikers, you may be in the south lot. There's a walkway over I-66 to the north lot.

RESERVATIONS
Wanderbirds Hiking Club is a 501(c)(7) non-profit, and the public is invited on all hiking trips. Reservations are accepted as late as Saturday, but reserving as early in the week as possible 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.

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 a 2-mph pace. New hikers are required to first complete a moderate hike.

Liability Waiver: Many of our hikes take place in remote wilderness areas where cell phone service is not available. Any person participating in any Club activity is responsible for their own safety, health and welfare, and must assume all risks and liabilities related to all Club activities. The Club, its hike leaders, hike sweeps, officers, and other representatives are not liable for any injuries, losses, or damage to persons, children, pets, and/or property, arising from any trips or activities of the Club. You are responsible for bringing enough water, food, and first aid supplies, including those for your personal medical conditions.

CANCELLATION POLICY
To cancel and receive a full bus hike refund, less a $5 processing fee, you must change your RSVP to "No" on Meetup before NOON on the Friday before the hike. If you change your RSVP after noon on the Friday before the hike, no refunds will be issued.
Cancellations to Metro/carpool/trailhead hikes will not issue a financial refund, but hiker must change their Meetup RSVP to NO so that leaders do not wait for them at the trailhead.

COVID PRECAUTIONS
Anyone experiencing symptoms of upper respiratory illness should not attend the event.

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