Sams Ridge Hike
David M Saah
For those of you who survived the bushwhack:
Tuesday’s hike (12/8) will be in the central section of Shenandoah National Park (PATC Map10). From the trailhead, we’ll climb SamsRidge Trail for 2.2 miles to its intersection with the Hazel Mountain Trail. We’ll then travel 3.1 miles on the Hazel Mountain and the Hot Short Mountain trails to the Nicholson Hollow Trail. From there we’ll ascend 4 miles via the Hannah Run Trail to the Skyline Drive. We’ll then walk 1.1 miles south on the Drive to the Leading Ridge Trail which will quickly take us to the AT. Turning north, we’ll hike 2.4 miles on the AT to the Meadow Spring Trail. Turning east on the Meadow Spring Trail, we’ll begin our 6 mile descent back to our starting point via the Hazel Mountain and Sams Ridge trails. This circuit is a little over 18 miles in length with approximately 4000 ft of climb. Options available for shorter hike.
To carpool, meet at 7 am at the Stone Rd Park and Ride. Take I66 west to exit 52, then right onto Rt 29, then 2nd right into the parking lot, then immediately left to the corner of lot. Or, please let me know if you’d rather meet us at the trailhead at 8:30. To get to the trailhead, from VA 231 turn west onto SR 681 just north of the bridge over the Hazel River. Follow SR 681 about 1.5 mi. to 600. Take a right on SR 600 and continue about 1 mile to where and park around the bridge--Hungry Horse Ln.
Please print out attached map or pick one up at trailhead
david...@gmail.com
Weekend hiking enthusiasts, please see: http://Wanderbirds.org