About us
This group is for people that like to have fun and adventure in the great outdoors; hiking in the foothills and mountains, camping, funyaking on the French Broad, whitewater rafting on the Nolichucky, biking the Virginia Creeper, outdoor live music, backpacking, spelunking and more. The hikes I lead will be rated either "Moderate", "Difficult" or "Strenuous" and most are what I would call aerobic hiking, but with lots of short stops to appreciate what Mother Nature has to show us! I'm open to others leading easier hikes and making suggestions. An example of "Moderate" would be the Lake Norman State Park "Lake Shore Trail" with one rest/food stop in the middle and some short water breaks etc. I've had several Red Cross first aid courses over the years, including the outdoor trauma course. JOIN US FOR SOME FUN!
If you have an idea then post it or send me a message!
BREAKING RULES WILL GET YOU THROWN OUT:
1. No discussing or wearing of anything political or governmental will be tolerated
2. No physical of mental abuse will be tolerated
3. No showing multiple times - please cancel at least 1 hour before the meet time
4. No activity for 6 months
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One-Night/12 Mile Backpack-Grayson Highlands
Location not specified yetLet's backpack in the Lewis Fork Wilderness of Virginia on an out-and-back loop from Elk Garden to Wilburn Ridge. This stretch of the AT crosses Mount Rogers where we're likely to see the wild ponies that make this gorgeous area even more spectacular.
Day 1 is 6 miles from the trailhead to camp, with a reliable water source at Thomas Knob Shelter. On day 2, we'll retrace our steps back to Elk Garden for another 6 miles. Total elevation gain for the entire hike is about 1,850 feet, making this an advanced beginner to intermediate backpacking trek.
You'll need an overnight backpack likely weighing 20+ lbs. and all your own gear to tent camp in temps hovering around 50 degrees, which is typical for mid-September. The ridgeline is exposed and the weather is changeable, so you'll want to bring layers for rain, wind and full sun.
I'll provide a full packing list to attendees. Here's a decent blog describing this stretch of the AT from both Massey Gap (not our route) and from Elk Garden (the route we'll be hiking) - https://gohikevirginia.com/mount-rogers-hike/
Send me a message if you have questions!
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