Hike on Sunday 15th Novermber: Harris Hollow and Big Devil's Stairs in the Northern Shenandoah

Sunday, Nov 15th, 9am.
Alumni are invited to join the NIH hiking club on a walk this weekend: Harris Hollow and Big Devil's Stairs in the Northern Shenandoah with a trip to the Gray Ghost winery after the hike.

Big Devil's is about the finest canyon hike in the entire Shenandoah NP, but since the landowner blocked access at the foot of the trail, can only be entered from the top. So from the Harris Hollow Road behind Little Washington we take the Harris Hollow Trail to meet the Bluff Trail. Down the rim of Big Devil's canyon, then back up the Canyon. return by Bluff and Harris Hollow. Parking is by the roadside, so probably a maximum of 4 vehicles, and hence about 16 hikers. This is a strenuous hike for people with adequate boots, who are familiar with the rigours of hiking hilly terrain.
To reserve a place for the hike (precedence given to those with cars and willing to drive), contact Stephen Nightingale, j.s.nightingale@gmail.com by noon Friday, 13th November.

Please indicate if you have a car. If we won't have enough room, you will be contacted by email on Friday. Space in cars will be allocated based on the order in which the leader receives your emails. NIH, NOAA and FDA people (the official R & W agencies) will be given priority. However, you must be in the Grosvenor Metro parking lot by 9:00. If you are late, your space may be given to someone else.

The Hiking Club relies on drivers who are willing to take a car full of people to the hikes. At current prices, gas costs $15-20 for a round trip to Shenandoah or most of the other areas we hike in. We strongly encourage riders to pay your driver $4-5 to help cover expenses.