HIKES & EVENTS
Mount Rogers Backpack
Backpacking
DATE: May 27, 2017
END DATE: May 29, 2017
Hike/Event Location: Troutdale VA
Trip Leader(s)
tonetom
Norfolk, VA United States,
NoVaRob
Washington, DC United States
Meeting Time: 9:00 AM
Max # People: 6
Hike Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money
Hike Difficulty Level:
Moderate
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Summary
Come and join us for a 2-night backpack in the Mt. Rogers area. It'll be 16-17 mile moderate hike in highlands of Virginia with a good chance to see blooming mount laurel and flame azaleas as well as wild ponies (bring some carrots or almonds and they'll eat from your hands). We'll meet at 9:00 am at Grindstone Campground where we'll leave our vehicles ($3.00/night) and we expect to be back there Monday by noon. In case you need/prefer to stay in the area for the night of 5/26, the campground is an option (it'll be a holiday weekend - reservation recommended).
Directions To Trailhead Parking Lot
From Marion, VA, take exit 45 to Highway 16 South. Continue for 17 miles, then turn right onto Highway 603. After 6 miles turn left into the Grindstone Campground entrance.
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- Member Since: 06/30/2009
- Approved By: JPHiker
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- Member Since: 03/22/2011
- Approved By: JPHiker