Attention Roanoke, VA Area: Group Overnight Hike -- Saturday, March 19, 2011

**GracefulRoll** · 03-16-2011, 20:34

How is everyone doing?

This weekend I'm planning a special personal celebration overnight hike. I got great results back from my doctor and I'm not willing to waste a sunny weekend!

The plan is to do a 311 to Daleville section, overnighting Saturday.

So far we have Hikerhead, J5Man, Hobbs, and myself.

Plan is to meet up at ~8:00 a.m., starting hiking at ~9:00 at 311. Cars left at both ends. Sorry if this is too short notice!

Hope to see you there!

**Hikerhead** · 03-16-2011, 21:05

Cool!! Looking forward to it. One suggestion....we meet in front of Outdoor Trails and leave our cars there, at the end of the parking lot away from the store. A little safer place to park.....what ya think?

**d.o.c** · 03-16-2011, 21:18

im goin up to the knob on friday to leave a few roses for my mema who passd away monday.. been realy thinkn of doin this hike this weekend for my birthday is on sunday... ive never had issues leaveing my car at valley cleaners i used to kno the people who workd there a few years ago but i still park there with no issues..

**Hikerhead** · 03-16-2011, 21:23

Originally Posted by d.o.c

im goin up to the knob on friday to leave a few roses for my mema who passd away monday.. been realy thinkn of doin this hike this weekend for my birthday is on sunday... ive never had issues leaveing my car at valley cleaners i used to kno the people who workd there a few years ago but i still park there with no issues..

Sorry to hear that d.o.c........

**d.o.c** · 03-16-2011, 21:28

yea its sad she was awsome.

**GracefulRoll** · 03-16-2011, 21:55

Originally Posted by Hikerhead

Cool!! Looking forward to it. One suggestion....we meet in front of Outdoor Trails and leave our cars there, at the end of the parking lot away from the store. A little safer place to park.....what ya think?

Well, I'm not going to be driving, so I'll let drivers figure the details out here.

**GracefulRoll** · 03-16-2011, 21:59

Originally Posted by d.o.c

im goin up to the knob on friday to leave a few roses for my mema who passd away monday.. been realy thinkn of doin this hike this weekend for my birthday is on sunday... ive never had issues leaveing my car at valley cleaners i used to kno the people who workd there a few years ago but i still park there with no issues..

Sorry about your mom.

However weird it is to say that and wish this at the same time, I hope you have a nice birthday, anyway.

**GracefulRoll** · 03-16-2011, 22:00

Or grandmother?

**Hikerhead** · 03-16-2011, 22:50

GR, I'll bring my other hammock and the tent and you can decide in the parking lot which one to try. It looks like sat night is going to be nice so the hammock should be ok to use.

**GracefulRoll** · 03-16-2011, 22:54

Originally Posted by Hikerhead

GR, I'll bring my other hammock and the tent and you can decide in the parking lot which one to try. It looks like sat night is going to be nice so the hammock should be ok to use.

Thanks. I may just cowboy camp, anyway.

**d.o.c** · 03-16-2011, 23:08

its my grandmother, we were very close she didnt live very far away and when i ran out of money durin my hike she stepd right in and helpd me out was able to finish and such.. but thanks for the concern and all im gonna still try and have a desent lil bday celebration.

**Cookerhiker** · 03-17-2011, 11:33

Originally Posted by GracefulRoll

How is everyone doing?

This weekend I'm planning a special personal celebration overnight hike. I got great results back from my doctor and I'm not willing to waste a sunny weekend!...

GracefulRoll, that's wonderful news about your diagnosis - I'm so gratified! Have a great hike!

**J5man** · 03-17-2011, 11:41

Originally Posted by Hikerhead

Cool!! Looking forward to it. One suggestion....we meet in front of Outdoor Trails and leave our cars there, at the end of the parking lot away from the store. A little safer place to park.....what ya think?

Do you think we can get a shuttle from OT to the trailhead?! That is a long way to walk! haha

I will pick up Gracefull Roll and meet whoever in Daleville. I'm Ok leaving my car at either trailhead. Should be a great weekend to hike!..........and a great reason to!!

**Hikerhead** · 03-17-2011, 13:21

Originally Posted by J5man

Do you think we can get a shuttle from OT to the trailhead?! That is a long way to walk! haha

I will pick up Gracefull Roll and meet whoever in Daleville. I'm Ok leaving my car at either trailhead. Should be a great weekend to hike!..........and a great reason to!!

The trail actually goes behind the hotel, convienent stores, bank and comes out farther down Rt 220 than the park and ride, towards Outdoor Trails. And it's all down hill. YOU CAN DO IT!!

**J5man** · 03-17-2011, 15:22

I still my have to hitch.

**GracefulRoll** · 03-17-2011, 16:11

Originally Posted by Cookerhiker

GracefulRoll, that's wonderful news about your diagnosis - I'm so gratified! Have a great hike!

Thanks, Cooker!

**GracefulRoll** · 03-17-2011, 17:21

http://science.nasa.gov/science-news...mar_supermoon/

Whatever we do Saturday, we have to find a view of this.

**Chester Copperpot** · 03-17-2011, 17:24

As I am on an achedemic calender, I'm going to be unable to join for this great new "get together fever" sparking from Roanoke.
I've got three free weeks starting the second week of May--a lovely time to be in the woods--let's try and aim for another backpacking get together around the central VA area. I'd love to meet you guys!

**jerseydave** · 03-17-2011, 17:28

Oh sure, leave the "honorary Virginia" outta the fun.....
Have a good hike guys (and girls).
Make sure hobbs isn't slackin....... he's gotta get the last bit of training in.... LOL
Congrats on the good news GR, happy for you.

I WANT LOTS OF PICTURES!

**jerseydave** · 03-17-2011, 17:29

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