Spy Rock Overnight Backpack - 21 miles R/T

After too much snow and ice this year, I’m taking advantage of the forecasted ‘heat wave’ for this weekend! This is Ice Queen’s redemption at its finest! And it’s my birthday 😊

* LOCATION PIN - Meetup has changed functionality for 'out of area' events. The map pin in the event listing is correctly displayed at Hog Camp Gap, but the address is a nearby grocery store. * Use "Hog Camp Gap" in your mapping system to find our trailhead meet point. Do not use the Lexington Turnpike street address listed here on Meetup.

• 21 miles round trip – split evenly among both days.
• Participants are responsible for their own gear and food.
• Primitive camping, no shelter, no amenities.
• Pace = HYOH. Everyone is welcome to their own vibe on pace and stopping to smell the roses. Should you find yourself hiking alone, the AT is easy to follow.

SATURDAY
Hog Camp Gap @ 815.7 to Spy Rock @ 826.2
10.5 miles @ 2175 ft gain, 1870 ft loss

• Beautiful campsite with plenty of tent/hammock space & fire pit at the base of Spy Rock.
• A very short spur trail leads to the summit of Spy Rock with 360 views!
• Note: This is a "dry" campsite - no water source. Two good options - about halfway, right on trail. Or about 3/4 way at the shelter - 0.4 R/T to piped spring.

SUNDAY

• Repeat of Saturday in the opposite direction.
• Don’t forget daylight savings – “spring forward”.

EXTRA OPTIONS
* Optional * Friday night ADD-ON @ Hog Camp Gap trailhead (AT crossing)

• Arrive early on Friday to hike Cole Mtn and/or Mt Pleasant loops…or just enjoy overnight camping to avoid a Saturday morning drive to the trailhead. (I’m arriving for Friday night camping only – not sure what time.)

* Optional * Sunday POST-HIKE MEAL on the way home.

• Location TBD