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2 NIGHT BACKPACKING TRIP/TAYLOR MN, MONTVALE, HARVEY KNOB, PEAKS OTTER OVERLOOKS

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Mama Mayhem aka D. and 2 others
2 NIGHT BACKPACKING TRIP/TAYLOR MN, MONTVALE, HARVEY KNOB, PEAKS OTTER OVERLOOKS

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This is a backpacking trip. Make sure you have the proper gear to backpack for the season.

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-september-30-2024-dd17e65?p=-1&sh=q9ngiw

This is a point-to-point hike. We will park at Jennings Creek parking area and shuttle to Daleville where we will start. Shuttle fees will be split equally between everyone going.

Saturday: We will meet at Jenning Creek parking area at 730am. We will shuttle to Daleville to our starting point.
Start AT mile marker 730.6 Backpack to Wilson Creek Shelter AT mile marker 741.8. We will set up camp. Water and Privy at Shelter. Day 1 mileage 11.2 miles.

Sunday: Pack up camp and Backpack to Bobblets Gap Shelter AT mile marker 749.1. Tent space is limited at this Shelter. Shelter holds 6 lots of nice hammock camping. We can decide at the time if we want to stay at the Shelter or push through where there are tent spots ½ mile or 3.8 miles from shelter. If pushing through need to get water here. Day 2 mileage if staying at the shelter 7.3 miles.

Monday: Pack up camp backpack to Jennings Creek to our vehicle AT mile marker 758.8. Day 3 mileage 9.7 miles

Total mileage for trip: 28.2 miles

We will stop by Kanak Indian Kitchen for lunch on the way back for anyone interested.
385 Merchant Walk Sq Suite 200, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Backpacking Suggested Gear Link:
https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/backpacking-checklist.html

Questions feel free to text or call me:
Debdeb aka Mama Mayhem (804)920-6340

COVID-19 safety measures

Event will be outdoor
The event host is instituting the above safety measures for this event. Meetup is not responsible for ensuring, and will not independently verify, that these precautions are followed.
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