Ending 2024 with a TWO Night THREE Day Backpacking Trip

Backpacking 20ish miles 3/9/7 mile splits in 3 days & 2 nights we will see beautiful views to include Weverton Cliffs, White Rocks, Washington Monument

New People Welcome and if you do not have all your gear reach out to me as I have stuff to lend.

FRIDAY:
We will drive up Friday and meet at 1:00 pm at US40 Trailhead parking AT mile marker 1049.2 on the Appalachian Trail. Appalachian National Scenic Trail Myersville, MD 21773 –
Coordinates: 39.53547 N, 77.60369 W

We will shuttle to Weverton Cliffs Trailhead AT mile marker 1030.0 and hike in 3 miles to Ed Garvey Shelter AT mile marker 1033.0. Ed Garvey Shelter is a large 12-person shelter on a short side trail from the AT with a Privy near the shelter and a water source about a half mile away.

SATURDAY:
We will hike to AT Mile Marker 1042.1 Rocky Run Shelter. Shelter is a large new shelter with space for about 15 people and lots of tent spots. Privy and Water Source near by. We will hike 9.1 miles.

SUNDAY:
We will hike back to our cars on US40 Trailhead parking AT mile marker 1049.2 on the Appalachian Trail. Hiking 7.1 miles.

OTHER:
Here is a link to a suggested backpacking list from REI:
https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/backpacking-checklist.html

THIS IS A WINTER BACKPACKING TRIP PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE APPROPRIATE GEAR.

Inclement Weather
• If weather becomes an issue, we will make the call the night before. Be sure to text, call, DM, or check meetup for updates.
• Debdeb 804-920-6340

This trip is cross-posted