Blue Mountain Hiking Club

Spring in the Blue Ridge! This will be an out and back hike through an awesome forest on our way to Big Devil Stairs.

Distance: 10 miles,
Elevation gain: 2,100 feet
Trail condition: wet in places with numerous springs.
Average Speed: 2.5 mph
# of hikers: 10

Everyone starts on the waitlist with preference to hikers that I have shared the trail with in the past.

We will leave from the Mount Marshall Road-Parking Area (Rt 625) and head into the park on the Mount Marshall trail. This will take us past "The Peak." We will then head south on the Bluff trail, until we descend the Big Devil Stairs Trail to the overlook.

After soaking up the beautiful view and having a snack, we will reverse course to return to the parking area.

What to bring: 2 to 3 liters of water, snacks, bug spray, first aid kit, hiking sticks, trail shoes, rain gear, electrolytes, and a smile :-)!

Basic trailmap: Mt Marshall Trail to Big Devil Stairs out and back (10 miles, 2,150 feet Elev. gain) on AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/linden-to-sky-meadows-on-the-at-car-to-car-5133aa1?p=-1

PS Ignore the linden to sky meadows car to car hotlink description it is an All trails error, the correct map is at this link...

Rehydration TBD, recommendations welcome!

Liability Disclaimer - Blue Mountain Hiking Club Organizers and or Hike Leaders are not professional guides. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone. With your RSVP you agree with this disclaimer - The Blue Mountain Hiking Club (BMHC) and its Leaders and Organizers/Participants do not take responsibility for any harm, bodily injury, accidents, or damage to personal property. By clicking “Attending” you are confirming that you understand that all outdoor activity such as hiking, backpacking, and trekking have an associated danger, and you will not hold any hike leader/organizer, participant, BMHC member, or any group associated pet responsible for any hazard to your well being. You are fully responsible for yourself and any person under the age of eighteen you bring with you on any hike or event.

Last minute planning. Going to try to beat the heat and get this walk in before all the trees have filled in completely. Even with an obstructed view it’s a nice hike.

Hike Type: loop
Hike Length: 4 miles
Elevation Gain: 1000ft
Hike Difficulty Rating: Moderate
Dogs: Are NOT permitted on this trail

Link for more details:https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-october-18-2023-ee715da?p=-1&sh=ri948z

Trailhead Parking: Little Stony Parking - MP 39
GPS: 38.605660, -78.366370

Rehydration: TBD

Reminders: Make sure your emergency contact information is in your pack. Park pass, hiking poles (recommended), water, electrolytes, snack, bug spray, sunscreen. Dress for the weather. If precipitation is imminent morning of this hike will be cancelled. Look for an email from me by 6am morning of hike.

Message me if first timer or have questions.

Disclaimer:
Blue Mountain Hiking Club Organizers are not professional guides. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone. With your RSVP you agree with the following disclaimer:
DISCLAIMER/Liability Waiver: The Blue Mountain Hiking Club (BMHC) and its Leaders and Organizers/Participants do not take responsibility for any harm, bodily injury, accidents, or damage to personal property. By clicking “Attend” you are confirming that you understand that all outdoor activity such as hiking, backpacking, and trekking have an associated danger, and you will not hold any hike leader/organizer, participant, BMHC member, responsible for any hazard to your well being. You are fully responsible for yourself and any person under the age of eighteen you bring with you on any hike or event.