Hard Summer Backpack @ Three Ridges/Priest
Details
Friday
1.7mi / A 482 ft / D 384 ft
Park @ Reid's Gap. SOBO on AT to Maupin Shelter.
- Plan to meet at Maupin Shelter Friday night - whatever time works for you. Not planning for any formal meeting at the parking lot.
Saturday
13.4 mi / A 4829 ft / D 3701 ft
Start at Maupin Shelter. SOBO on AT to Priest Shelter.
- Highlights include views at Bee Mountain, Three Ridges, Chimney Rock, The Priest and swimming at the Tye River.
Sunday
11.6 mi / A 3028 ft / D 4222 ft
Start at Priest Shelter. NOBO on AT to Mau-Har trail junction. NOBO on Mau-Har to AT junction. NOBO on AT back to cars at Reid's Gap.
- Highlights include views at The Priest and swimming at the Tye River or swimming holes along the Mau-Har trail.
- Optional post hike food/beverages @ Devil's Backbone Brewery.
Hike at your own risk and please be mindful of your ability/experience. This is a strenuous itinerary in the heat of summer that is not beginner friendly. Daytime hiking is "HYOH" - at your own pace, with or without the group.
AllTrails Route Plan
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/custom-route-e77de9f?u=i&sh=xmmxy1
Event is cross-posted with one other group.