Trip report

13.2 Mile AT Hike in Virginia

Full Day Hike DATE: 08/09/2023 - 08/09/2023

Trip/Event Location: Pearisburg, VA
US

Trip Leader(s): dnaturist

Max # People: 8

Trip Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money

Difficulty Level: Strenuous

The hike begins at Johns Creek Valley (Va 632) at an elevation slightly above 2000 ft. Over the next 3.3 miles we will climb about another 2000 ft to Lone Pine Peak. The next 6.3 miles is relatively

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Driving directions to the location and spot to meet at:

We will be meeting and departing from a hostel, named Angel' Rest Hiker's Haven in Pearisburg. The address for the hostel is 204 Dougls Lane, Zip code 24134. The phone number is (540) 787-4076.

 

We will dpart for the trailheads at 8:00 AM sharp.


Trip Report/Photos
Featured Photo

 The hike started with an ascent of about 2000 ft with a nice tree canopy. The ridge crest on this section of the Trail was overgrown in many places and had many unwelcoming  growths of thorns. Also the Trail many rocky sections that slowed us down.

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Members That Participated

dnaturist

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


Jacksonville, FL


United States
Vroomman

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


Columbus, OH


United States
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