Backpacking/camping after Hawk Mountain- Beginner Friendly


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After Allison's Hawk Mountain Hike, we'll drive down the road to the Appalachian trail head and hike South about a mile to a campsite near a good flowing stream.
Parking at AT Trailhead:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/qAznMa1uD3h2PSqp7
We'll set up camp, collect firewood, hang out, cook, drink, throw a frisbee, etc.
The campsite is a good size but we may need to use other sites close by as well depending on how many people attend.
Sunday morning we can pick one of 2 hikes:
Option 1: leave most of our gear at camp and hike south 10ish miles round trip to the pinnacle and pulpit overlooks. We'll pass by camp to pick up our gear and then hike out to our cars
Option 2: pack up and hike back to the cars, drop off gear and continue north to Dan's Pulpit overlook, about 6-7 miles round trip
If you can't join for Hawk mountain but you want to join for this backpacking/camping event feel free.
Message Adam with any questions about the event or about backpacking in general!
Here is some of the gear I use:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/CHO2WAI7CDMU?ref_=wl_share
PRACTICE WITH YOUR GEAR IN YOUR BACK YARD AND ON LOCAL TRAILS BEFORE THE TRIP!!!
Food: its only one night so keep it simple: Granola bars, tuna pouches and tortilla wraps, PB&J, beef jerkey, oatmeal, dehytraded fruit, backpackers pantry/peak refuel dehydrated meals (these brands are pretty good and usually a couple bucks cheaper at Sierra)
Shoes: Hiking boots or trail shoes. I use Hoka Speed Goats
Clothing: Wool or synthetic. NO COTTON. Bring layers!!!

Backpacking/camping after Hawk Mountain- Beginner Friendly