three ridges + cider party (overnight backpacking) (website attempt #2)

OVERVIEW

Fantastic things come in 3’s— billy goats, bones in the ear, R’s (reduce, reuse, recycle)… and ridges✨✨ 3 ridges is a 13 mile loop along the AT with some beautiful views. We’ll be backpacking through the loop and enjoying the lovely sights of late fall!

This is an intermediate/ beginner backpacking trip. You should feel comfortable hiking ~10 miles in a day, BUT backpacking experience isn’t necessary, we will be taking our time and enjoying all the many overlooks throughout the day! (This is a great trip to learn that the real purpose of backpacking is to find an awesome spot and bask in its glory hehe).
Here is the all-trails link for everyone interested: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/three-ridges-trail

We are in the heart of fall which for backpacking means layers and more exciting…cider party!!! After a full day of hiking and appreciating the glorious ridgelines of VA, we will reward ourselves with yummy din and a ceremonial sipping of hot cider (technically you can bring hot cocoa too if you must). On Saturday we’ll probably hike around 7-9 miles and find somewhere cozy to set up camp, then finish up the loop on Sunday. We’ll aim to be back in cville around 2 pm.

Schedule
Saturday
12:00 pm- meet at corner of echols
1:00 pm- arrive at trailhead
HIKE!
6:30 pm – set up camp + sunset
8:00 pm – dinner & cider time!!

Saturday
7:30 am – wake up for sunrise and bfast
8:30 am – pack up and hike down
1 pm – back to cars
2 pm – arrived back in cville

To bring:
-backpacking backpack
-sleeping bag and sleeping pad
-WATER (3-4 Liters)!!!!!
-hiking shoes
– trekking poles (more of a personal preference so up to you if you want them or not!)
-clothes + layers
-warm jacket / puffy (it may be chilly)
-rain jacket/ poncho
-headlamp
-dinner, breakfast, and snacks (we can coordinate meals)
-bowl and utensils
-trashbag to rainproof clothes and gear
We will bring:
Tents
Pocket rocket, pot, and fuel
Water filters
Apple Cider

If you’re missing any gear on the list grab it from the gear room! Gear room hours are sent out via email every week and if you have any questions / need one of us to pick up gear for you just text us (Evelyn: 303-944-5484, Cam: 703-488-8892).

**DRIVERS NEEDED** Drivers get priority off the waitlist + gas reimbursement and 50% tip

ALSO- we had some website difficulties earlier, ignore the other trip with this same title and picture on the adventure page.. oopsies..