July 18, 1PM: 2 NIGHT 3 DAY BACKPACKING TRIP WHITE ROCKS AND WASHINGTON MONUMENT

Backpacking 20ish miles 3/9/7 mile splits in 3 days & 2 nights we will see beautiful views to include Weverton Cliffs, White Rocks, Washington Monument!!!

New People Welcome if you do not have all your gear reach out to me as I have stuff to lend.

THIS TRIP IS CROSS-POSTED

FRIDAY:
We will drive up Friday and meet at 1pm at US40 Trailhead parking AT mile marker 1049.2 on the Appalachian Trail. Appalachian National Scenic Trail Myersville, MD 21773 – Coordinates: 39.53547 N, 77.60369 W
We will SELF shuttle to Weverton Cliffs Trailhead AT mile marker 1030.0 and hike in 3 miles to Ed Garvey Shelter AT mile marker 1033.0.

Ed Garvey Shelter is a large 12-person shelter on a short side trail from the AT with a Privy near the shelter and a water source about a half mile away. It is a short hike in so you can carry your water in or make the half mile trek to the nearest water source.

SATURDAY:
We will hike to AT Mile Marker 1042.1 Rocky Run Shelter. Shelter is a large new shelter with space for about 15 people and lots of tent spots. Privy and Water Source near by. We will hike 9.1 miles.

SUNDAY:
We will hike back to our cars on US40 Trailhead parking AT mile marker 1049.2 on the Appalachian Trail. Hiking 7.1 miles.

OTHER:
Here is a link to a suggested backpacking list from REI:
https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/backpacking-checklist.html
Inclement Weather
• If weather becomes an issue, we will make the call the night before. Be sure to text, call, DM, or check meetup for updates.
• Debdeb 804-920-6340