Trip report

AT Hike - Garden Mountain to Poor Valley

Full Day Hike DATE: 09/13/2021 - 09/13/2021

Trip/Event Location: Marion, VA

Trip Leader(s): dnaturist

Max # People: 8

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

Difficulty Level: Moderate

This will be a 10.8 mile north to south one-way hike on the Appalachian Trail. The starting point will be at VA 623, Garden Mountain, at an elevation of 3880 feet, and end at VA 625, Poor Valley, at

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Driving directions to the location and spot to meet at:

We will meet in the morning at Hardee's restaurant. The address for the Hardee's is 347 N. Main Street. The zip code is 24354.

The phone number for the Hardee's is (276) 783-6441.

 

We will be leaving the Hardee's for the trailheads at 8:00 AM sharp. Please arrive earlier for breakfast and instructions.


Trip Report/Photos
Featured Photo

A nice hike along the ridge with many gradual ascents and descents until we hit Walker Gap and proceeded with a stiff climb to Chestnut Knob and a shelter. Took a lunch break at the shelter. The shelter was a rare four walled stome building.

 

After leaving the shelter we had a long gradual down hill hike to our car. There were many open spaces with some views as we hiked down hill.

 

We spent 6.25 hours on the trail.

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Members That Participated

dnaturist

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


Jacksonville, FL


United States
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