Hike: Kennedy Peak, Massanutten Mountain, VA

About this event

Hike sign-up follows. Don't forget to fill in your name, mobile number, and boarding location: https://www.meetup.com/wanderbirds-hiking-club/events/316683030/?isFirstPublish=true (Bus hike) Kennedy Peak is a Massanutten Mountain peak with wonderful panoramic views of the Page Valley and six bends of the Shenandoah River; it is the “high point” of this wild hike, which starts and ends at Edith Gap. Moderate hikers take the Massanutten and Stevens Trails to Kennedy Peak and return to Edith Gap. Long hikers will follow the same route but add an out-and-back ridge walk to Hebron Gap, before ascending Kennedy Peak. Est.: 14 miles, 1700' elevation [less by adjusting Hebron Gap portion] and 9 miles, 1300'. PATC Map G. Fare: $37. Fare increase due to the increased cost of diesel fuel. VA Hikes • DC: Near 17th and K St. NW (https://bit.ly/17thandKnu) downtown (east side of Farragut Square). Bus leaves at 8 a.m. SHARP, so it's essential to arrive well before 8 am. • Vienna Metro: NORTH parking lot (http://bit.ly/vienna-bus), last bus shelter (Nutley St. Exit off Interstate 66 on North/Vienna side of I-66) at approximately 8:25 a.m. Park at 9486 Virginia Center Blvd, Vienna, VA 22181 • • Caution: 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 that passes the fare gates 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 (30 min/mile) pace. New hikers are required to first complete a moderate hike with us. 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 twelve noon on the Friday before the hike, a refund will not be issued. Cancellations to Metro/carpool/trailhead hikes will not issue a financial refund, but hikers are implored to change their Meetup RSVP to NO so that leaders do not wait for them at the trailhead. FLU, COVID-19, and RSV PRECAUTIONS Anyone experiencing symptoms of upper respiratory illness should not attend the event. MORE DETAILS -- SEE THE FAQS ON OUR WEBSITE (http://www.wanderbirds.org/faq.html)