Old Rag Hike XLIX · Save the date

Saturday Apr 10 20108:00 am

Alumni and Cornell in Washington students will climb Old Rag Mountain, near Sperryville, VA, for the 49th time in our semiannual trek into the Blue Ridge.  This is one of the Washington area's most popular excursions, and we expect a large turnout (25-40 people) each time we go.

The first 1/3 of the strenuous, 9-mile hike (summit 3268 ft.; elevation gain 2300 ft.) is on an uphill trail through the trees, while the upper part is open and rocky.  Bring lunch and water in a day-pack, and be sure to wear a hat and sturdy shoes.  The total time needed for climbing, enjoying the view, eating, and descending is about 6 hours. We usually get back to DC around 7:00 pm.  The Park Service does not allow more hikers after the parking lot is full.  Therefore, a prompt 8:00 am start from the Cornell Center is needed for this full-day event.

Note: this is a very difficult hike; those who have not hiked a trail like Old Rag's are strongly encouraged to e-mail or call Clint Brass, using the contact information below, if you would like to get more information before RSVPing.)

Dress: Sports/Outdoor

Sponsored by

  • Cornell Club of Washington

Location

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The Cornell Center
2148 O Street, NW
Washington, DC

Neighborhood

DC · Dupont Circle

Metro

Dupont Circle (Red)

Transportation/Directions

Cars will be dispatched starting at 8:00am from the Cornell Center.

 When registering, please indicate if you can give anyone a ride (if so, how many people), if you need a ride, or if you will meet us there.  Directions will be available that morning at the Cornell Center or via e-mail in a PDF file.

Cost/RSVP

Cost:  $8 National Park Service fee, payable on location before we begin.  Please bring exact change.

To comply with University policy, participants will be asked to sign a standard release form.

To attend:  RSVP by Wed., April 7, 2010 to Clint Brass '90, , 703-216-2035.  Please provide your name, email address, a telephone number where you can be reached shortly before the hike (in the event of bad weather), and the number of people coming (friends are welcome). In addition, we try to carpool; please indicate if you can give anyone a ride (if so, how many people), if you need a ride, or if you will meet us there.  Directions will be available that morning at the Cornell Center or via e-mail in a PDF file.  In the event of bad weather, our rain date is 04/17/10.

Contact

  • Clint Brass
    703-216-2035

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