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SUMMARY:AMC 20s–40s: Whiteoak Canyon Waterfalls & Swimming Holes Adventure
LOCATION:9550 Saintsbury Dr
DESCRIPTION:Saved in Palaner as: saved\n\nPalaner match: 33% · why: lots of
  people going\n\nJoin the AMC 20s–40s group for one of Shenandoah National
  Park's most spectacular summer hikes! Whiteoak Canyon features dozens of 
 beautiful cascades and waterfalls\, along with several refreshing swimming
  holes\, making it the perfect escape from the July heat. Don't forget to 
 bring your swimsuit!\n\nWe will meet at Vienna Metro Station at 8:00 AM an
 d carpool to the trailhead. The drive takes approximately 1 hour and 50 mi
 nutes. If you are willing to drive\, please post in the comments. Carpooli
 ng helps reduce our environmental impact and is a great way to meet fellow
  hikers.\n\nTrail Facts\n\nDifficulty: Difficult\nDistance: 8.3 miles\nEst
 imated Hiking Time: 5–6 hours\nElevation Gain: 2\,329 feet\nPark Entrance 
 Fee: Shenandoah National Park pass required ($30 per vehicle)\nMeeting Loc
 ation: Vienna Metro Station\nTrailhead Coordinates: 38.539495\, -78.349128
 \n\nAllTrails Map:\n\n"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/white-o
 ak-canyon-and-cedar-run-trail-loop?u=i&sh=rak641" (https://www.alltrails.c
 om/trail/us/virginia/white-oak-canyon-and-cedar-run-trail-loop?u=i&sh=rak6
 41)\n\nTrail Description\n\nThis route combines the Whiteoak Canyon Trail 
 and Cedar Run Trail to create a challenging and rewarding loop featuring n
 umerous waterfalls\, cascades\, swimming holes\, and scenic viewpoints. Ex
 pect several stream crossings and a sustained climb\, but the stunning sce
 nery more than rewards the effort.\nAlthough rated difficult\, our waterfa
 ll and swimming breaks make the hike feel much more manageable.\n\nWhat to
  Bring\n\nPlenty of water (at least 2–3 liters recommended)\nElectrolytes 
 (such as sports drinks or electrolyte tablets)\nLunch and snacks\nSwimsuit
  and towel\nHiking shoes with good traction\nSunscreen and insect repellen
 t\nTrekking poles (optional but helpful)\n\nOptional Dinner\n\nIf there is
  interest\, we'll stop at a nearby winery or farm brewery on the way back 
 to relax\, enjoy some food and drinks\, and celebrate a great day on the t
 rail.\n\nPark Entrance Fee\n\nShenandoah National Park charges an entrance
  fee. An annual pass is also available. For more information\, visit:\n\n"
 https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/fees.htm" (https://www.nps.gov/shen
 /planyourvisit/fees.htm)\n\nAbout the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC)\n\nF
 ounded in 1876\, the Appalachian Mountain Club is the nation's oldest outd
 oor recreation and conservation organization. AMC promotes responsible out
 door recreation\, conservation\, and environmental stewardship while build
 ing community through activities such as hiking\, backpacking\, paddling\,
  cycling\, skiing\, volunteering\, and educational programs.
URL:https://www.meetup.com/amc-potomac/events/315805458/
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