Tar Jacket Ridge (Easy)
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Uploaded by: Phil
Details of this hike are layed out at http://www.hikingupward.com/GWNF/TarJacketRidge/
This Trip Ranking: Easy/Intermediate: This is the same trip we did this past winter, except for the cold, and the wind, and the darkness http://img2.meetupstatic.com/1723755200050492932723/img/smileys/biggrin.gif, but the distance is the same!
The Trip: The beautiful views on Tar Jacket Ridge are often overlooked with the spectacular vistas from Mount Pleasant and Cold Mountain just next door. The vista from Tar Jacket Ridge offers views of The Cardinal,The Friar, and The Little Friar.
The Plan:
Day 1 (Friday): We will use our usual carpooling points with the Virginia Beach one being at 6pm and the Newport News one being at 7 pm. Once we are loaded we will drive to Everyday Cafe in Charlottesville for something to eat and to pick up any last minute supplies. We will then proceed to the Hog Camp Gap parking area, which is just off of the AT. There is an orchard/pasture where we can set our tents up Friday night adjacent to the parking area. Don't forget your headlamps.
Day 2 (Saturday): Once we have had breakfast we proceed north on the AT. There should be some excellent views along the ridge. We will find one of those views for lunch somewhere at the halfway point. We will make camp at the Seeley Woodworth Shelter. There is a piped spring and privy at the shelter. Total mileage for Saturday is about 7 miles.
Day 3 (Sunday): I want to have breakfast, break camp, and be walking by 8:00 so we can be home at a reasonable hour. We will take the Lovingston Spring Trail (blue blaze) south from the shelter until it intersects with the AT and then continue south on the AT to Hog Camp Gap.
What To Bring: Nothing is provided for you. You are responsible for all gear and food you need for the weekend. If you have questions on what to bring feel free to email me. Water: You do need to bring water. We will have a piped spring at the shelter Saturday night, however, I cannot guarantee a water source prior to the shelter.
Weather: We go regardless of weather, although if it does rain, that sobbing sound will be me. Check the weather for Buena Vista, VA
Dogs: No problem.
Carpool: Carpools are always organized in advance, if you have RSVP'ed yes you will receive an email a week in advance to help us organize rides. Please keep an eye out for this email.
Medical: Please remember to print off a copy of the medical form, fill it out, and place it in a ziplock and put it in your pack. I will only need to access your information in the event of an emergency. If you have questions about it please contact me.
RSVPing: There is a waitlist set up if we do exceed the max number of hikers allowed on this trip. (To Date) We have NEVER had a qualified person be turned away from a trip because they were on the waitlist. So please don't get discouraged if you're on the waitlist, no matter how far down the list you are.
No Shows/Last Minute Cancellations: We do keep track of no-shows and last minute cancellations. If you make this a habit we will start removing you from trips to allow waitlisters your spot.
Questions: Send me an email or post your question below.