Name: Beginner's Backpacking Trip
Start: 2025-12-13T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-12-14T10:00:00-05:00

This is an overnight trip on the A.T. It's about 2 miles to camp, mostly flat, with 2 miles back to the car on Sunday morning. This is perfect for anyone new to or wanting to try backpacking. (And we have some extra gear if need be.) Here's the out-and-back hike:

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/matt-s-creek-shelter-via-appalachian-trail?u=i&sh=mkn9ym

And a packing list guide:

https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/backpacking-checklist.html

Parking/Meetup area:

Applachain Trail Parking at James River Footbridge
8354 US-501, Big Island, VA 24526

Stacy “Popeye” Hampton 

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