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BACKPACKING TRIP 1 NIGHT APPLE ORCHARD MNT/BLACK ROCK OVERLOOK

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BACKPACKING TRIP 1 NIGHT APPLE ORCHARD MNT/BLACK ROCK OVERLOOK

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Shuttle Fees are $20 per person which includes tip. Please send your shuttle fees via Zelle or PayPal to Debora Mahan 804-920-6340. Anyone who has not paid their shuttle fees by November 23rd will be moved to not going.

This is a backpacking trip. Make sure you have the proper gear to backpack for the season. This is a point-to-point hike. We will park at Jennings Creek parking area AT Mile 758.8 and shuttle to AT mile 772.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway where we will start.

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-october-4-2024-e242660?p=-1&sh=q9ngiw

Shuttle fees will be split equally between everyone going.

We will stay at the famous Bryant Ridge Shelter on the Appalachian Trail. This shelter is a towering, double-decker with space for around 20 people. Ever since I heard about this shelter I have been itching to do a backpacking trip there.

Saturday: We will meet at Jenning Creek parking area at 730am. We will shuttle to AT mile 772.5 on the Blue Ridge parkway and start our hike there.
Start AT mile marker 772.5 Backpack to the famous double decker Bryant Ridge Shelter AT mile marker 762.6. We will set up camp. Water and Privy at Shelter. Day 1 mileage 9.9 miles.

Sunday: Pack up camp backpack to Jennings Creek to our vehicle AT mile marker 758.8. Day 2 mileage 3.8 miles

Total mileage for trip: 13.7 miles
We will stop for Breakfast on the way home for anyone interested. Suggestions welcome if anyone know of a good breakfast spot.

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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