HIKES & EVENTS
Saturday, July 27th Hike, Bear Church Rock, Shenandoah NP
Hiking/Walk
DATE: Jul 27, 2019
END DATE: Jul 27, 2019
Hike/Event Location: Shenandoah NP VA
Trip Leader(s)
TrailGuyEric
Chesterfield, VA United States
Meeting Time: 10:00 AM
Max # People: 15
Hike Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money
Hike Difficulty Level:
Moderate
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Summary
Head North on the AT from Bootens Gap and come to a trail junction at 0.4 mile. Turn RIGHT onto Laurel Prong Trail, descending past several springs on the rocky trail. The trail drops sharply just before Laurel Gap and trail junction at Mile 1.4
Continue on Cat Knob Trail. The trail winds uphill, twisting and turning among boulders. Enter the Rapidan Wildlife Management area at Mile 1.8. At Mile 2.1 we'll come upon Jones Mountain Trail.
The little-used trail descends making and unexpected right turn at Mile 2.6. Reenter Shenandoah NP at Mile 2.9 in amongst an oak woodland. Begin an extensive stretch that descends that is amongst the park's finest. At Mile 3.5 the trail turns left and heads downward towards Bear Church. At Mile 4.4 the trail zig-zags very steeply down through brush and laurel. Watch for a side trail on your left within 0.1 miles for a great viewing ledge.
Bring 2 liters of water, snacks, lunch, hiking boots, and a rain poncho just in case.
Directions To Trailhead Parking Lot
Go to Bootens Gap Mile Marker 55.3, Skyline Drive. The small parking lot is on your right.
Trip Leader
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- Approved By: TrailGuyEric