This hike will be lead by our DMV ambassadors, Erin and Rachel. For more information on your ambassadors, click here: https://fatgirlshiking.com/dmv-dc-maryland-virginia/

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Hike Name: Ball’s Bluff Regional Park

Description: Ball's Bluff Regional Park Loop is a 2.3 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Leesburg, Virginia that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, trail running, and nature trips and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

Native Lands: ( https://native-land.ca ) This hike takes place on the ancestral territories of the Manahoac Tribe nations. Fat Girls Hiking acknowledges that our hikers may be guests, settlers & immigrants to this land. We recognize that outdoor recreation is rooted in colonialism and commit ourselves to undoing these dynamics while we’re on the trail.

Mileage: 2.3 mile loop

Elevation Gain: 308 feet

Trail Conditions: Dirt, mud, rocks

ADA info: Not ADA accessible

Dogs Allowed: Yes, on leash

Kid Friendly: Yes

Website: https://www.novaparks.com/parks/balls-bluff-battlefield-regional-park

****PLEASE NOTE****Review the information below to ensure you‘re familiar with our community guidelines:

Fat Girls Hiking a safer space for fat folks and people who live in marginalized identities. We don’t allow any weight loss talk, diet talk or body shaming at any of our events or hikes.

Kids of all ages are welcome (unless noted, typically if there are unsafe conditions that wouldn’t be good for kids, this will be noted in the event description below.)

Dogs are allowed (unless the area where the hike is located doesn’t allow them, typically wildlife refuges or natural conservation areas, this will be noted in the event description below.)

We are inclusive to all genders, all sizes & abilities. We love when non-fat allies show up for us!

We go at the pace of the slowest hiker with NO shame (usually that’s me!) We lead hikes from the back, so the slowest folks receive the most support from hike leaders.

We are inclusive to queer folks, transgender folks, gender non-conforming folks, feminists, fat folks, people of color & all marginalized people.

Be mindful of gender pronouns! Don’t assume someone’s pronoun by their appearance. Every group hike starts with intros that include everyone stating their name & pronoun!

For more info read the Fat Girls Hiking mission: https://fatgirlshiking.com

Please make sure that these guidelines will meet your expectations when you are participating in the Fat Girls Hiking community in person or online.

Address:​ Ball’s Bluff Regional Park, Balls Bluff Rd NE, Leesburg, VA 20175

Meeting Point: In the parking lot by the trailhead

Bathrooms: Portable restrooms

Fees: No

Other Notes: We plan to grab lunch after the hike if anyone is interested.

Tickets: Fat Girls Hiking group hikes/events have limited tickets available for the safety, enjoyment and to be respectful to the areas we are hiking, other folks on the trail and to create a community where all participants, including our hike leaders, will have an opportunity to connect with one another.

We have a limited amount of free tickets that are limited to 1 per person. We ask that if you are financially able to, consider making a donation to Fat Girls Hiking by purchasing a ticket to this hike. OR support the growth of FGH by donating to one of our accounts. All donations help us to sustain the Fat Girls Hiking community. Funds go toward travel expenses to create new Fat Girls Hiking chapters, to purchase hiking gear & equipment for community members and so we can offer scholarships (for events that do cost money). FGH founder, Summer, is currently working toward opening more FGH chapters across North America and globally. If you're able to donate via Go Fund Me, here's the link for Fat Girls Hiking: Fat Van Life https://www.gofundme.com/f/fat-girls-hiking-fat-van-life

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