Slackpack the AT in Shenandoah National Park - Fri, May 16 2025

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Slackpack the AT in Shenandoah National Park


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Stanimals in Waynesboro   Hike: Slackpack the AT in Shenandoah National Park  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Fri, May 16 2025  8:00 am >> Sun, May 25 2025 9:00 pm
Registration Opens: Tue, Mar 19 2024 3:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Mar 15 2025 2:00 pm
Event Duration:9 Days 13 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D6: Advanced
Distance:108 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Gary 'L'
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Member Cost:$25.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:6
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 8 / 9 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Join me for my 4th Thru Hike of Shenandoah National Park.  This is a hostel hopping trip so we will be slackpacking with our regular day gear plus water filter, overnight kit, and a change of clothes.  Hostels will have laundry so you can have clean clothes for each day.

To qualify participants, I will review AOC history to assess physical capabilities and personality fit for group hiking on a 10-day trip.  We need to average 14 miles daily so you need to be prepared for those distances for 8 consecutive days without a rest day.  The trek has a total elevation gain of 25.000 feet which is an average over 3000 feet per day.

If you do not appear qualified upon initial review, you will be moved to the waiting list for further review.

Plan:

Day 1 drive to Stanimals Hostel in Waynesboro, VA.  If you leave at 7am, you should arrive to settle and join us for dinner.

Day 2 shuttle to Turk Gap

12.1 miles to Rockfish Gap to overnight again at Stanimals Hostel in Waynesboro VA

Little Calf Mountain

Day 3 shuttle to Turk Gap

Blackrock Mountain

13.9 miles to Doyle's River Trailhead

shuttle to Small Axe Farms Hostel in Elkton VA

Day 4 shuttle to Doyle's River Trailhead 

Loft Mountain Wayside

Doyle's River Trailhead 14.9 miles to Smith Roach Gap

shuttle to Small Axe Farms Hostel in Elkton, VA

Day 5 shuttle to Smith Roach Gap

Hightop Mountain

12.7 miles to Lewis Mountain Campground Cabins

Day 6

Bearfence Rock Scramble

Big Meadows Lodge

16.8 miles to Skyland Resort

Day 7

Stony Man Mountain

Mary's Rock

14.4 miles to Neighborhood Mountain Trailhead

shuttle to Open Arms Hostel in Luray, VA

Day 8

Elkwallow Wayside

9.6 miles to Gravel Springs Gap

shuttle to Open Arms Hostel in Luray, VA

Day 9

13.4 miles to Mountain Home Hostel in Front Royal, VA

Day 10 shuttle to Waynesboro VA and drive home

 


Required Items to Bring:

normal day pack contents

water filter

overnight kit

change of clothes

Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:
Event Directions:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/nKcWaQQnKTreBNTh9

 

 

we will seek to organize with 2 carpools from 2 homes based on Metro Atlanta geography and parking space for 2 cars at each home


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Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$25.00/Person
Cost Includes:

I am not collecting any money aside from the AOC fee.  I expect the total cost to be less than $100 per day.  I will reserve the hostels which generally don't require deposits or advance payment.  The park has a $15 entrance fee per hiker for a thru hike of the park.

Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the AOC on Sat, Mar 15 2025.
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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.