BYOC to Blackrock Backpacking!

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hello yall!
Join me as I embark to Blackrock Gap/Trayfoot mountain trail for a short overnight backpacking trip. it’s a 9.5 ish mile hike with one overnight. We will hike 6 miles the first day, and 3 miles the second day!

At night, we will also brew and enjoy some hot chocolate, so please Bring Your Own Cup (BYOC), or mug.

Schedule:
2/8 Saturday
1pm: i pick you up at echols
2pm: we start hiking, about 6.3 miles the first day
5:30pm: set up camp, eat dinner, play cards and MAKE HOT CHOCOLATE (if you and i can figure out how to use a camping stove-they scare me-)

2/9 Sunday
8:30am/whenever the group desires to leave: wake up and hike the 2.9 ish miles to parking lot
11am: i drop you back at echols!

you bring:
-Backpack
-Tent (or share w someone, i will make a group chat to coordinate)
-Sleeping bag + pad
-Headlamp
-many MANY Layers (40s at night…)
-water bottle/camelbak bladder (keep in mind some of this water will be used for your hot chocolate if desired)
-Personal items (TP, hand sanitizer, toiletries, etc.)
-Food (bring your own dinner and breakfast)
-Snacks
-cards/fun stories/games
-your own cup/mug for hot chocolate (BYOC) + desired toppings!

I’ll Bring:
-Camp stove + fuel (help)
-bear can
-First aid kit

those with a SNP park pass will get priority off waitlist, but if no one has one, we will all split the 30$ fee 🙂

all trails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/trayfoot-mountain-trail
Hiking upwards: https://www.hikingupward.com/SNP/TrayfootMountainPaineRun/

Looking forward to hiking with yall! Text caroline (908-313-1340) with any questions.