Elliot Knob BEGINNER Backpacking

OVERVIEW

Let’s go exploring for my FIRST backpacking trip of my FOURTH year. It’s gonna be a big one. This is a beginner trip, but Elliot’s Knob is a roughly 8.5 mile out-and-back trail with 2,000+ feet of elevation gain, so it is definitely not the easiest hike. We will take breaks but make sure you are prepared! There’s a super cool fire tower at the end!!
Here’s some info on the trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/elliott-knob-trail

The plan:
Saturday, 09/13:
2:00 pm: Depart Charlottesville and drive to Falls Hollow Trailhead (1 hr)
3 pm: Hike <5 miles along the trail 6-6:30 pm: Set up camp 6:30 pm: Cook dinner, eat 8:00 pm-whenever: Have fun! Climb the tower, sit back, watch the stars Sunday, 09/14: 8:00 am: Wakey-wakey! Eat quick and pack up 8:30 am: Hike back to the car <5 miles, it’s all downhill 11:30 pm: Depart for Cville 1:30 pm: We’re done! Stop reading and sign up :] What to bring: -Backpack -Tent (though feel free to join my cowboy camping) -Sleeping bag and pad -Hiking shoes -2 lunches, 1 breakfast, and snacks -Bowl & utensils -Camp entertainment (book, journal, cards, etc.) - Headlamp -WATER If this is your first time backpacking, feel free to ask me any questions about gear - 2038051195. I host my gear room at 12:30 on Tuesday if you need additional help. What I’ll also bring: -First aid kit -Bear bag supplies - Communal dinner supplies Drivers are needed and will be prioritized off of the waitlist!