Shenandoah-LONG DISTANCE DAY HIKE SERIES #2 - 30 miles

We hike fast, we hike hard, we hike long.
Shenandoah National Park long distance hikes series
----------------------------------------------------------------IMPORTANT: This hike IS NO for the faint of heart and/or the weak knee. This is a very long distance hikes and for some it may be extreme. You are solely and completely responsible for choosing outings that are within your physical and medical ability level, for taking proper clothing, provisions, and equipment along on outings to provide for your personal comfort and safety and for making appropriate decisions to ensure you own safety.

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This is more in the ultra-hike section but I won't call it an extreme hike.
It has been several months since my last long distance day hike and all my bones star making a well know noise (like a door hinge without grease) 15 miles hikes are not doing me any good anymore and I guess is time to push the limits one more time.

For this long distance day hike we won't have to travel 9 or 12 straight hour to the high peeks in the northern states so there will be NOT excuse for you not to attend, we can do it right here in our neighbor Shenandoah National Park.
This is a self-support hike and it will take place rain or shine.

Trail description: Route already have been map-it and trails selected (look map above) details will be posted when date of trip get close but hike will take part on Shenandoah Valley

Total climb: 5,147 feet
Total descent: 5,204 feet
Total distance: 30 mile
Total time: 15 straight hour hike.

Due to the hour/nature of this hike we will camp Friday and Saturday at Mathews Arm Camp ground where the trial head is located , we need to be sure the "late" arrival make back safety after hike.

NOTE: You are on your own booking a campsite for your self. They do have a 1st come-1st served and reservations.
For online reservation use link bellow:
http://www.recreation.gov/camping/mathews-arm-campground/r/campgroundSeasonDates.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=70851

Wake up time: 3:00 AM.
Hike time star: 4:00 AM.
Tentative finish time: 6:00 PM. (First arrivals)

Friday we eat something on our way to camp, Saturday night after hike we make a cook-out in our campground, bring something to share.

Where: Shenandoah Valley - Mathews Arm Camp ground
When: Rain or shine - Friday, August 22, 2014
Meeting at Vienna metro at 8:00 pm
and/or camp ground at 10 pm.
How: This IS A DAY HIKE but we will camp
Friday and Saturday night on location and
Sunday morning we drive back home.

GEAR LIST: What you need to bring:
1.) Tent
2.) Sleeping bag
3.) Sleeping pad
4.) Rain suit or at least poncho (just in case)
5.) Water shoes/sandals for stream crossing,
NOT flip-flop
6.) 2 extra pair of socks.
7.) Backpacking stove + pot/cup/dish/spoon
8.) Camel bag/bottle or similar for drinking water.
9.) Snacks/fruit/power bars, etc.
10.) Small towel
11.) Head lamp
12.) Day hike backpack

Google driving directions: http://goo.gl/maps/0HHiF
GPS coordinates: 38.760091,-78.297777

Cost: Hike trip is free of charge but you will need $18 Skyline Drive entrance fee x car%4 passenger=$5 X head + $ 15 campground fee + Recommended driver gas tip $10 gas fare x person.

Carpool: Don't forget if you want a ride or are willing to offer a ride – be a friend to the environment, save money, and make friends by just posting a message!!
Have a ride: Please post where you are coming from, what time, and how many spots you have.
Need a ride: Post that you need a ride and contact any offers via e-mail for those that are offering rides.
Riders: Recommended driver gas tip $10 gas fare