chill long time coming saturday hike

OVERVIEW

My original ODC shenandoah trip was to the cavalry and chimney rocks trail a whole year and a half ago. It’s one of my favorites but I haven’t done this trail in what seems like forever because every time I’ve planned to lead a trip there skyline drive has closed at the last minute and made me very sad. the weather has been pretty nuts recently but I don’t really see a reason they could close the road this weekend (fingers crossed). This is a pretty short hike because this week is scary busy, at 3.2 miles (830 feet of elevation gain), and is fairly beginner friendly – just please don’t wear flip flops.

Unfortunately I do not have a car so drivers are needed! If you have a car you will get priority and will also be eligible for gas reimbursement if you arrive at Echols with a full tank of gas. I will add more people to this trip if we get multiple drivers.

I have one America the Beautiful national parks pass that will cover one car with up to five people, so if you have a parks pass you will ALSO get priority off the waitlist. I have no idea if there will actually be anyone collecting fees but better safe than sorry.

Schedule:
10:30 AM Meet corner of echols
11:30 AM Arrive riprap trailhead
12:20 PM Arrive Chimney Rocks
12:45 PM depart rocks
1:30 PM back at trailhead
2:30 PM back at echols

You Bring:
– Hiking shoes/boots with good traction
– Water
– Snacks/lunch if you want
– Layers: highs in low 50s but sunny
– Parks pass if you have one
I bring:
– Parks pass
– Binoculars

AllTrails Link:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/calvary-and-chimney-rocks-trail