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Hike The Dark Hollow Falls-Rose River Loop

Oct 24
Sat 9:30 AM
Location
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Estimated attendance
 12  people attended.
4.50 4.506

Who organized?
Lin

We are hiking RAIN or SHINE! Weather forecast a little bit of rain in the morning but like always it might not rain. So be prepared, bring raingear and waterproof boots.

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I'll be at the trailhead at 9:30am. This is a popular hike so we want to beat the crowd.

Please post carpool info in your RSVP or under Comments.

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Directions to Trailhead: Drive to Big Meadows, just south of MP 51 on Skyline Drive. Turn in and follow signs to Amphitheater parking area. Trail begins behind amphitheater. If you pass the Big Meadows campground you've gone too far. I did this hike last year in the Fall, and it was beautiful! We'll go through 3 waterfalls in the beginning of the trail, and end with a large waterfall where we'll take lunch break. The colors will be amazing!

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Highlights:
moderate hike, two waterfalls, tons of wildlife
Near: Luray, VA
Distance: 5.5 miles round trip
Elevation Gain: 1400 ft
Hike Time: 3 hours
Difficulty: Moderate some parts might be a little strenuous
Trail Condition: Well maintained trail
HikeType: Loop

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What to bring-
-1-2 liters of water
-lunch / snacks
-dress in layers as it'll be cold in the morning but will warm up later
-hiking boots is recommended as it might be slippery in some areas.
-camera of course!

Positive attitude and humor are must!!

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Talk about this Meetup

  • Jessica
    Posted Oct 23, 2009 8:34 PM
    Jessica
    I just moved up off of the waiting list, and I really want to come, but I don't have a car. Can I get a ride with someone? I'm coming from DC (NW, near Shaw/Howard University), so I would probably need a ride from somewhere in NW. Metro doesn't start running until 7 AM & the first train at Shaw (southbound) is at 7:20 AM.
  • shashi
    Posted Oct 23, 2009 8:32 PM
    shashi
    i am near vienna metro. i can join a car pool or i can drive and you can ride with me. pls. don't email as i will not be checking email anymore - call me at [masked].
  • richard
    Posted Oct 22, 2009 7:38 AM
    richard
    Maggie found a ride to the trail. Sirish, glad to hear that you are set to go! Naomi, Rachel B, and I are ready to go. See you all on Saturday.
  • Sirish
    Posted Oct 21, 2009 10:09 PM
    Sirish
    Thanks Richard but I am all set. Sirish
  • Naomi
    Posted Oct 20, 2009 6:47 PM
    Naomi
    Richard, Maggie is on waitlist, almost at the end.... not sure the same one who sent you message.
  • richard
    Posted Oct 20, 2009 2:26 PM
    richard
    Sirish, I might have a spot for you. Naomi and Rachel B are definitely carpooling with me, but someone by the name of Maggie asked me if she could get a ride. However, I do not see her name in the hiking list. I am assuming Maggie is a spam. We will be meeting at the Clarendon station between 7:30am and 7:40am.
  • Steve
    Posted Oct 20, 2009 1:44 AM
    Steve
    Anybody like to carpool from the Centerville Park & Ride (29/66 Junction in Centerville)? Let me know. I have a park pass.
  • richard
    Posted Oct 19, 2009 12:43 PM
    richard
    Naomi and I will be car pooling from the Clarendon station. I have 2 spots available if you want to car pool (and post here or send me an e-mail).
  • Sirish
    Posted Oct 19, 2009 12:42 PM
    Sirish
    I also prefer to ride with someone to save on gas. Do let me know if there is a spot.
  • Susan
    Posted Oct 17, 2009 5:03 PM
    Susan
    I would also really love a ride if there are any spots left with anybody. I can meet at any metro and I can bring snacks!
  • Lisa
    Posted Oct 17, 2009 6:41 AM
    Lisa
    Assistant Organizer
    I will be coming from Luray and I have a park pass. If anyone wants to meet me for a free ride into the park just email me.
  • richard
    Posted Oct 15, 2009 1:31 PM
    richard
    Naomi, I have a spot for you and Rachel B. My guess is that it would take us about 90minutes to 2 hrs of driving time from the Clarendon station to the trailhead. Am I correct about the road time? If so, we would need to leave around 7:30am.
  • richard
    Posted Oct 15, 2009 9:28 AM
    richard
    Hi Rachel B., I live near the Clarendon station. I can give you a ride.

Who attended?

  • 12 attendees
    • “ The hike was great, although we did not meet with the group because there was some confusion about where the initial meeting location was. Fortunately I had hubby with me so we had a nice hike on our own. Started raining right when we got back to the car :-). ”
    • “ Once we got there (our car was late) it was great! It did rain, but that didn't dampen our spirits. Thanks for organizing Lin--and sorry we only got to run into you on the trail, vs. hiking with you! ”
    • Lin (+1 guest)
      “ beautiful trail, not too crowded. too bad we missed the rest of the group, but good to run into some on the hike. hope the rest didn't get rained on too badly as it started to pour just when we about to finish the hike. ”
    • Fa (+1 guest)