Chester Gap to Compton Peak Out and Back Hike ~ 7 miles
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This moderate hike from Chester Gap to Compton Peak and down to the famous, columnar basalt rock formation. Note: The short trail down to the rocks is steep and often has ice in the Winter.
Everybody starts on the waiting list with a limit to 8 people
Hike Type: Out-and-back
Hike Length: ~7 miles
Elevation Gain: ~ 1,500 ft.
Hike Difficulty Rating: Moderate strenuous
Hike Pace: Avg. 2 - 2.5 mph
River Crossings: Zero
We will meet at the boundary in Chester Gap at 9:50am. The trailhead is at the end of Chester Gap Rd. (SR 610), and parking is limited. So car pooling is recommended.
Trailhead : https://www.google.com/maps/place/Chester+Gap+Trailhead/@38.8496126,-78.1525481,18z/data=!4m12!1m5!3m4!2zMzjCsDUwJzU4LjYiTiA3OMKwMDknMDUuOCJX!8m2!3d38.8496111!4d-78.1516111!3m5!1s0x89b5cf3a51485ce1:0x3bf096dcebdc5eb8!8m2!3d38.8491386!4d-78.1516498!16s%2Fg%2F11qq75pkq7?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDkyNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
Details:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/afternoon-hike-f8f122d--349?u=i&sh=dn5gxz
Rehydration TBD - Maybe Dark Horse Pub
Reminders: Make sure your emergency contact information is in your pack. Bring hiking poles, hiking boots, first aid kit, plenty of water, electrolytes, and snacks. Dress for the Winter weather - layers, goretex and microspikes are recommended.
Disclaimer - Blue Mountain Hiking Club Organizers are not professional guides. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone. With your RSVP you agree with this disclaimer - https://www.meetup.com/Blue-Mountain-Hiking-Club/about/
AI summary
By Meetup
Winter out-and-back hike for winter-ready hikers; moderate-to-strenuous pace with possible ice, ending at a notable columnar basalt formation.
AI summary
By Meetup
Winter out-and-back hike for winter-ready hikers; moderate-to-strenuous pace with possible ice, ending at a notable columnar basalt formation.