Triple Crown Backpacking

OVERVIEW

Backpacking yay! The trip is intermediate but if the milage looks doable you should sign up. We will accommodate paces and this is a first for me too.

Alltrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/virginias-triple-crown-loop
General plan: https://intothebackcountryguides.com/trail-guides/virginias-triple-crown-loop-backpacking-guide?srsltid=AfmBOorq4_o4iRPl2UoMvxrrDoPFHMldxaX9LWtor-4c_lO1KScQpwDB

SCHEDULE
11/14 Friday
1:30 am – Driver(s) starts picking up people
3:30pm – Arrive at McAfee Knob Parking
3:30-before sunset- Hike ~5 miles and set up camp
sunset to bedtime – relax
11/15 Saturday
Early- Wake up eat and start hiking ~20 miles
~12 am – Stop for lunch
~before sunset – Stop and set up camp
11/16 Sunday
Early – Do dragons tooth if we are feeling it and hike back to cars ~10 miles
~3 pm (I have no idea what our pace will be but we will get back eventually)- Get back to cars and drive back/eat dinner together if we want

drivers get priority off the waitlist (We need a driver)
ODC reimburses for gas +50% tip up to $20

FOOD TO BRING: Friday and saturday dinner, saturday and sunday breakfast (bars or smth easy ideally) and lunch– we will make hot water for the group. If you need suggestions text us. I would bring premade backpacking meals if its your first trip because they are easy.
Gear to Bring:
PACKING LIST: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1346KLmn7ktzZnavJiHSFCnFsevElpKuZUanKIbP3b5k/edit
Make sure you check the packing list (and bring a sleeping bag(don’t forget))
Bring a tent, water filter, and fuel/stove if you have it also.
Check the weather and prepare

Any questions text 703-855-8255.