Inn-To-Inn AT Hike at Shenandoah NP, Virginia

Join us for a unique experience of hiking the Appalachian Trail (AT)-hiking the trail Inn-To-Inn. The AT is a scenic backcountry footpath stretching approximately 2200 miles from Georgia to Maine. It is situated mostly away from civilization along some of the most magnificent mountains and ridges of the Appalachian Mountain chain. It is intentionally routed away from towns and passes less than a dozen towns. Shenandoah NP (SNP) offers the unique opportunity to continuously hike the AT over several days with using only a day pack due to the lodges/inns, camp stores, and/or restaurants near the AT. We will be hiking North to South through the central section of the SNP and will see some spectacular views on our hikes.

DETAILS: Trails are mostly natural and generally well marked, but can be challenging at parts w/ occasional strenuous climbs, rocky footings, and bouldering. This is backcountry hiking, thus access to medical care may be delayed. Pace will be 2.5-2.8mph (slower going uphill). Please make sure that you are able and comfortable to hike at this capacity and pace. If neither of the leader has hiked with you in the past, then you may be contacted by one of the leaders to inquire about your past hiking experiences.The hikes involve car shuttling between sites A and B. You should be comfortable driving, if needed, and carpooling. There is poor cell/wi-fi signal at the park. You may want to download maps for direction for offline use or print out your maps in advance.

Please Note: **Everyone will start on the Wait List until they have made a lodging reservation. Once the reservation is made, please write "Booked" in the Comments section. It is recommended that your lodging is cancellable. This event will be dual posted w/ NVHC (Northern VA Hiking Club) and is a limited attendance event (10 in each group, first come basis based on "Booked" status).

ITINERARY(may be adjusted by leaders, if needed):

Day #1 (9/16/25): (A) Thornton Gap (Panorama upper parking lot) to (B) Skyland-meet at B (outside, in front of Skyland Pollock restaurant) to shuttle, 9AM. 9.5mi., 2100ft. Pollock Dining Room at Skyland, 400 Skyland Upper Loop Mile 42, Luray, VA 22835
Lodging: Skyland.

Day #2 (9/17/25): (A) Skyland to (B) Big Meadows- meet at B (outside, in front of hotel lobby) to shuttle, 8:30AM. 10.6mi, 2250ft.
Lodging: Big Meadows. Big Meadows Lodge | Skyline Dr Mile 51 | Shenandoah National Park, VA 22835 | 877-847-1919.

Day #3 (9/18/25): (A) Big Meadows to (B) Lewis Mt.-meet at B (picnic area) to shuttle, 9AM. 9mi, 1250ft.

LODGINGS: Lodge for Skyland and Big Meadows- https://www.goshenandoah.com/lodging/skyland. Limited rooms are available w/ a generous cancellation policy. Leaders will be staying at the lodges listed. You may choose to camp or use a different accommodation.
Big Meadows Campground: https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/big-meadows-campground.htm

COSTS: National Park Pass or $30/car. A voluntary $2.00 donation per event is requested. Your donation funds SCPRO leader training and administrative costs.

BRING: sunscreen, hat, hiking shoes, electrolytes/water, snacks, tick repellent, appropriate clothing, hiking poles (if you use them), comfortable clothes for exercise, medicine (if you use any), personal first aid.

MEALS: Group dinners(opt.) at Skyland and Big Meadows restaurants. There are camp store, dining room, tap room, and box lunches available at Skyland and Big Meadows. Lewis Mt. only has a camp store.

MEDICAL FORM: Once you are on the Going List, please send completed form to Kelly by Mon., 8/25/25, kelly.nguyen3693@gmail.com. This form would only be used by the emergency medical care team and treating physician(s), in case of a medical emergency. Medical Form MUST be completed and forwarded to Kelly by Mon, 8/25/25, in order to join the group for the trip. The form will be returned to you at the end of the trip for use on future trips. If you do not complete a Medical Form by 8/25/25, then you will be moved to Not Going. If you have an updated Medical Form within 1 year from a past SCPRO trip, then you may forward that form to the email listed. Everyone will also need to sign the Waiver onsite on the first day of attendance.

SCPRO Medical Form

CANCELLATION: Steady heavy rain or thunderstorms will cancel the hike(s).

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