Three Ridges Backpacking

OVERVIEW

What’s up shredlings!?

Nathan and I have been wanting to lead a backpacking trip for a while and what better weekend to do it then two weeks after St Patty’s day?? We’re planning on hiking Three Ridges, a 15 mile loop with some great views and waterfalls. We will hike the hikes and see the sights and then settle in for the night after some magical camaraderie hang out time. Irish jigs and goofy bevs may be present, and hopefully a bonfire as well if it’s dry enough.

This is a beginner/intermediate trip. The Three Ridges loop is about 15 miles long, with a decent amount of elevation gain and a few rock scrambles. This trip is open to people that have never been backpacking before, but we ask that you are comfortable with hiking 8~ miles a day (keep in mind we’ll be wearing heavyish backpacks). That being said, if you have any questions or concerns, reach out! We’re happy to clarify things and will give tips for packing your bag if you’ve never been backpacking before.

Here is the all trails for more information about the hike: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/three-ridges-trail

Da plan
Day 1: Hike 8.5 miles
1 pm – meet at corner of echols dorm and leave
1:45 pm – arrive at trailhead parking
2 pm – start hiking, with some snack/lunch/view breaks
8 pm – reach campsite, start setting up camp
8:30 ish – make + eat dinner + do a few jigs

Day 2: Hike the remaining 6.5 miles
8 am – AWAKEN (yell at nathan if he’s not up) + breakfast + pack up camp
9 am – begin hiking back to the car
1 pm – reach parking lot
2 pm – back in the ville

You bring:
Backpacking backpack + rain cover
Sleeping bag/liner + sleeping pad
Water (3-4 liters)
Optional lunch on day 1, day 2 breakfast, snacks
bowl/spoon/mug for food
Hand sanitizer
Headlamp
Layers + waterproof jacket!!
Hiking shoes

We bring:
Water filter
Tents
Dinner
Pot, pocket rocket, lighter
Perhaps some fermented cinnamon juice

Text us if you have any questions!
Anusha: 571 455 0721
Nathan: 703 832 2676

DRIVER NEEDED! Will get priority off the waitlist, gas reimbursed + 50% tip