Tuscarora Trail to Massanutten Trail to Botts Trail Loop (Rating: A)

About this event

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.

This is an 8.9 mile loop with 1,700 ft elevation gain in George Washington National Forest. The first 2 miles are uphill and then we hike the ridge. We'll stop about halfway for lunch. There is a fairly steep and rocky descent so hiking sticks are recommended. We'll hike at a 2.0 to 2.5 mph.

Hiking map: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/virginia/tuscarora-trail-to-massanutten-mountain-trail-to-botts-trail-loop 1ef03ed

Rating: B

Park Entry Fee: $0

We will meet at the Elizabeth Furnace Recreation Area Parking lot in George Washington National Park. GPS coordinates: 38.92953, -78.3292

The suggested carpool location is at the Centerville P&R. The driving time from there to the trailhead is about 1 hour. Please arrive at the Park and Ride a few minutes before 7:30 AM to form carpool so all cars can leave by 7:30AM. Suggested carpool fee is $6. Hike leader will not be at carpool location.

Neither the Club nor the hike leaders are responsible for coordinating transportation to/from the trailhead. Hikers are not guaranteed to get a ride to the trailhead from the carpool location. Carpooling is organized by the participants and they participate at their own risk.

We will start hiking at 09:00 AM so please be at the trailhead by 08:45 AM.

Dogs are permitted on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy. https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy

From Northern Virginia Hiking Club (NVHC)