Little Bites of A.T. Hikes Part 30 & 31: 2 days from Pettit's Gap
Details
We have already completed 200+ miles of the A.T. in VA and are continuing south.
We are now too far for single day hikes so will stage for 2 days.
Basecamp at Thunder Bridge
You are responsible to book your own campsite.
https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/virginia-thunder-bridge-1xmhm0nw?adults=1&children=0
My booked site is "Bunny 2"
Sat shuttle hike from Pettit's Gap to James River - 8 miles
Sun shuttle hike from Pettit's Gap to Apple Orchard Falls - 7.x miles
If not enough folks book, this will then be a couple of out and backs.
Pace will be closer to 2.0-2.5 mph as necessary.
Random meeting at the trailhead does not work for this series.
I will match the group’s pace to that of the slowest hiker.
Take note that this is a slower pace than some other hike series CVT does.
8 miles @ 2.2 mph = 3.5 hours of hike time.
Typically have a group dinner Saturday nite, but we will plan
as date gets closer depending on group preferences.
HIKE DETAILS
Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous BRING YOUR HIKING POLES
Hike Distance: 8 miles
Elevation Changes:
+1200 - 3000 feet
+2200 - 1000 feet
Hike Pace: Moderate 2.0 - 2.5 mph
Terrain: mountainous
More info:
https://appalachiantrail.org/explore/explore-by-state/virginia/
Trail Map: n/a
Recommended hiking gear: (Broken in hiking shoes/boots; backpack with water, snacks, rain gear, sunscreen, insect repellent, basic first aid kit)
Organizer will Provide: very basic first aid and send out additional hike details and coordinate via chat and email.
(Check your notification settings)
Dogs Allowed: YES if well behaved and experienced hiker
Max Group Size: 20
GENERAL DETAILS
REMINDER that signing up does not get you a campsite !
Will plan next set from Peaks of Otter basecamp in late summer as camping does not open there until Memorial Day
RSVPS close Thursday April 23rd (day before) the event. This provides time for organizer to organize, settle things, and notify all of group plans. Organizer will send a DM Friday with final info.
Please check your Meetup Site settings so that you get emails from event organizers.
If you cannot sign up it most likely means that event is full, or you + number of guests exceeds max amount, or RSVPs are closed.
Send me a direct email from Meetup if you have any questions (my profile page has that option):
https://www.meetup.com/central-virginia-trailblazers/members/27493742/
Steve