Vegan Trekkers: Strenuous 7 Miles to Black Rock via the Appalachian Trail

Join the Vegan Trekkers for a strenuous 7.3 mile out and back hike to Black Rock, with an optional turn around at Annapolis Rock (5 miles), in South Mountain State Park, Myersville, MD. Meeting Point & Parking: 11175 Baltimore National Pike, Myersville, MD 21773 Meeting Time: 9:00am Distance: Long hike 7.3 miles, short hike 5 miles Pace: moderate (2 - 2.5 miles/hr) Elevation gain: 905ft Difficulty: Strenuous Duration: Long hike 4 hours, short hike 3 hours Type of trail: Natural Restrooms: None This hike is strenuous with some steep inclines and declines and very rough and rocky terrain. So please make sure that you meet these requirements in order to attend this hike: - fit to do 7.3 miles, or 5 miles, with considerable elevation change - can handle rough, rocky and steep terrain - have hiking shoes with good tread (sneakers won't do the job!) Suggested Carpool Location (please put a comment if you would like to carpool at this location): Gaithersburg Park n Ride Meeting time at this carpool: 7:00 am. Dog friendly?: Yes. Please keep your dog leashed at all times Food/Water: Bring your own vegan snack and beverage to enjoy. Please carry plenty of water! Weather: Be prepared! We will hike rain or shine, but if conditions pose a danger, we’ll cancel the hike and post a notice in the “comments” section. We suggest that hikers wear comfortable footwear and suitable clothing made from quick-dry, synthetic fabrics, as cotton can lead to uncomfortable blisters and life-threatening hypothermia in case of inclement weather.