Beautiful Spring-Time Hike - White Rock and the Slacks Trail-7 Miles-Mod Stren

Please Note: This hike will require a car shuttle - at the beginning and end of the hike.

Starting from the White Rock Gap parking area along the Blue Ridge Parkway, we will descend along the White Rock Gap Trail for about 2.5 miles to the Lake Sherando Recreation Area. Our footpath along the White Rock Gap Trail will - at times - parallel a beautiful mountain stream. With this being the height of the Spring season, there should be plenty of blooming wildflowers along the way. There will also be a couple of minor stream crossings that we will need to navigate across.

Upon reaching Lake Sherando, we will stop for a break. And there are picnic tables where we can be seated.

We will then retrace our path - ascending this time - along the White Rock Gap Trail until we reach the juncture of the Slacks Trail. We will take the Slacks Trail for about 2 miles - with an initial ascent of about 0.5 miles - to the conclusion of our hike at the Slacks Overlook parking area adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway.

At the conclusion of our hike, for those that are interested, we can stop at either Blue Mountain Brewery or Bold Rock Cidery for a bite to eat and a refreshing post-hike drink.

What To Bring:

>bring plenty of water or an electro-lyte drink - 1.5 liters is recommended
>proper hiking boots/shoes
>an extra pair of dry socks
>dressing in layers is recommended at this time of the year
>lunch and snacks - to be enjoyed at the Lake Sherando Recreation Area - with a possible view overlooking a picturesque lake with a mountain backdrop
>trekking poles are also a good item to have for this hike

Hope you will have the opportunity to join this hike outing for what promises to be a beautiful blue sky, sunny day.