Shenandoah Overnight Riprap Beginner Backpacking

OVERVIEW

My name is Martin and the brisk autumn air is perfect for BACKPACKING!!! This Saturday we will go backpacking one night in the beautiful Shenandoah on the lovely Riprap Trail. Open to all skill levels.

The plan:
Saturday, October 17:
10:30 AM – we leave corner Echols
12:00 PM – we arrive at Shenandoah’s Wildcat Ridge Parking Area
12-5:00 PM – lunch, hike 7 miles to camp
5:30 PM – set up camp, dine, and strike up a fire
Sunday, October 18:
8:00 AM – hit the trail, 2.6 miles out
10:00 AM – cars
11:30 AM – back to grounds

What to bring:
– NOTE: highs in the 60s, lows in the 30s. Bring layers and a warm jacket
– backpack
– 2-3 liters of water (~2 bottles)
– sleeping bag
– sleeping pad
– sturdy shoes
– flashlight/headlamp
– food (one lunch, one dinner, one breakfast)
– toiletries / any other amenities
– tent*
Please text me any questions or concerns at 706-594-0045
*I will bring a stove, water filter, and first aid, but you may want to bring your own. I will also make a group chat closer to date to arrange tents

Gear rooms: (lmk if you need help finding gear room)
Monday: Katie @ 12:15pm
Tuesday: Jonathan @ 10:50am
Wednesday: Evan @ 6:00pm
Thursday: Max @ 9:30am
Friday: Lizzie @ 2:00pm