Mount Rogers Loop Backpacking Trip

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Mount Rogers Loop Backpacking Trip

The Basics:

Event Type:

Backpacking

Event Location:

Grayson Highlands State Park

Backpacking: Mount Rogers Loop Backpacking Trip

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Apr 27 2024 2:00 pm >> Mon, Apr 29 2024 2:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sun, Mar 17 2024 5:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Apr 14 2024 12:45 pm

Event Duration:

2 Days

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

23 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Anna Bullis

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

The Mount Rogers Loop is an iconic section of the Appalachian Trail. It is located in southwestern Virginia within Jefferson National Forest and crosses over to the bordering Grayson Highlands State Park. The trail offers diversity, from vast mountain views to open fields and dense forests to likely encounters with roaming wild ponies and longhorn cattle.

Day 1: Drive in two cars to Grayson Highlands State Park and park in the backpacking parking log. I have a parking permit for 2 vehicles. We will hike counterclockwise for 5.5 miles to set up camp by a stream.

Day 2: Hike approximately 12 miles to set up camp near Mount Rogers/Thomas Knob Shelter area. Optional summit Mount Rogers.

Day 3: Hike approximately 7 miles. Take our time to explore near Pine Mountain and hike back to the backpacking parking lot. Drive back to Atlanta.

https://intothebackcountryguides.com/trail-guides/mount-rogers-grayson-highlands-loop-backpacking-guide/

https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/grayson-highlands#recreation

Required Items to Bring:

Good Attitude!

Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, minimum 3L water capacity, water filter, bear canister or bear bag to hang from tree, bug spray, sunscreen, head covering, headlamp, eating utensils

Camping food for three days.

Be prepared for weather changes! It can get cold, windy, and rainy!!!

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How to Get There:

Event Directions:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/F9zCGSmWvrJhrrAT7

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

620Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 am

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Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $248.00 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Notes:

You can choose to meet at the backpacking parking lot, but it's your responsibility to obtain your parking permit. I only purchased 2 permits for those who decide to participate in the carpool.

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:

The backpack parking permit will be divided by the number of participants. It will be minimal. The total cost was $80.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.