Big Meadows Camp and Hike
Details
Join us for a 2 days and 2 nights of camping and hiking at Big Meadows Campground in
Shenandoah Park. Big Meadows is a reservation-only campground.
Make your own reservation at: **www.recreation.gov.**
or Phone numbers: 877-444-6777: 540-999-3231
Shenandoah National Park entrance require an entrance fee of $ 30.00. The entrance is free if you have an annual or life time senior pass "America The Beautiful" or anything similar. Please confirm with the Park to ensure that the pass works for you.
May 13th (Wednesday)
Arrive early afternoon to set up camp
Afternoon hike on Lewis Mountain Falls Loop (next to campground). 2.7 mile hike
with 950 ft elevation gain
Return to your campsite for supper
Evening campfire and socializing at Site D167
After dark, walk 1/2 mile to cross Skyline Drive for stargazing
May 14th (Thursday)
After breakfast, full day hike to Rose River and Dark Hollow Falls (also near
the campground). 6.1 mile hike with 1510 ft elevation gain
Plan on for a slow-paced hike with a lunch break
Bring snacks, a lunch, enough water, and any other hiking gear you need
Return to your campsite for supper
Evening campfire and socializing at Site D167
May 15th (Friday)
Wake up
Have breakfast
Pack up and say goodbye!
MUSTS!!!
You must reserve your own campsite
You must have your own camping equipment. NO CAMPING GEAR WILL BE
PROVIDED. You should have enough food and water for your needs.
Address:
Skyline Drive Shenandoah National Park
Big meadow campground in Skyline Dr, Stanley, VA 22851
If you have any questions about this event please contact Andy Summers by email at:
I will be out of country for a few weeks.
### Weather: If plans change due to weather or any other curcomtrances I'll update in the comments section.
Please read the disclaimer: You agree to go for camping and hiking at your own risk. Event planners or anyone is not responsible for any reason.
DISCLAIMER: GetHiking organizers are not professional guides. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would if you were hiking alone. You are solely responsible for your own safety and well-being. With your RSVP you agree to participate at your own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to your property and/or any injury to yourself or your guest. When joining GetHiking you affirm that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of claim arising out of/or related to this event against the organizers of this group.