Chimney Top via North Fork Mountain Trail

Let's conquer the famous Chimney Top!

SIGN-UP INSTRUCTIONS:
You must sign up at https://p.ridj-it.com/app/trip-detail?id=110462 in order to join as a rider, driver, or non-carpooler. You will need to have a Ridj-it account, NOT a Meetup account, in order to sign up. You'll be prompted to create a Ridj-it account if you do not have one. Only having a RSPV on Meetup does not get you in the event. Any questions you have about the trip can be posted at the link above.

DETAILS:
This will be a fairly standard out and back, starting from the North Fork Mountain Trailhead. Roughly 5 miles and 2,000 ft elevation gain.

The trail map can be found here:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/west-virginia/north-fork-mountain-trail-to-chimney-top

I enjoy some post-hike food and beer, so we will find some place on the way back to indulge.

What to bring:
-Trail map
- Hiking boots
-Water-resistant or waterproof pants.
-Thermal layer pants (recommended).
-Multiple layers (base + mid) of clothing, recommended non-cotton
-Water-resistant or waterproof hard/soft shell jacket
-hat and gloves
-Headlamp (recommended)
- 2 liters of water
-Electrolytes (Gatorade/electrolyte powder)
-Snacks and lunch.
-Positive attitude

Additional expectations

1. I am not a guide and this is not a service - I expect you to be fully prepared with the gear listed below and the mindset that you could get yourself out of trouble if needed.
2. We stick together - this is a group event, so if you feel that you are not flexible in working as a team, this will not be a good hike for you.
3. You can be turned away from carpool or the trailhead if you look/seem unprepared.
4. Showing up without registering on Ridj-it with a profile and then actually signing up for the trip is a safety hazard and will get you banned. Do not message to join in any alternative manner.