Appalachian Trail

Backpacking on the AT from Pearisburg, VA - Dates TBD

Hike a portion of the Appalachian Trail (AT) in Virginia!

We'll do an overnight backpacking trip with 2 days of hiking - out and back - on the Appalachian Trail, hiking 10-12 miles each day.

We'll meet at Angel's Rest Hiker's Haven hostel in Pearisburg, VA (https://www.angelsresthikershaven.com/) and start out on the AT going south. The late start the first day is to allow travel to the location, if you want to travel that morning. Depending on who signs up and our travel plans, the starting time could be changed.

Overnight options:

1. Doc's Knob Shelter (~9 miles hike - primitive camping)
   Or

2. Woods Hole Hostel (http://www.woodsholehostel.com/) (~11 miles hike, hostel accommodations)

If you want to stay in either of the hostels mentioned above, you'll need to make your own reservations! If there are no reservations available for these days, they may also allow camping on their property.

What to bring:

1. Hiking clothing appropriate to the weather - check the weather report before packing! Make sure to have warm clothes (layers), rain gear, and appropriate hiking shoes/boots for rough terrain.

2. Backpacking Gear - backpack, water filtration and/or chemical purification, water bottles, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, repair kit, first aid kit, etc.

3. Food - backpacking stove & cookware, snacks, camp food, etc.

4. Sunscreen, bug repellent, toiletries, medications, etc.

If you have not backpacked before, please send a direct message to the organizer (Mary P) through Mid Atlantic Touring WhatsApp community, or EMAIL HERE so we can talk before the event. See the button below for a list of items to bring on backpacking trips.

Next AT Backpacking Trip - TBD

Check back for more info on future Appalachian Trail backpacking trips for this year!