bigbogg
02-20-2012, 00:13
Hey everyone. I need some trail info. My Son’s Scout troop that I am an ASM for are planning a trip to backpack a section of the AT. We are planning a 20 mile hike in VA. Here is the info that was passed on to me.
TO TRAILHEAD: Start: From W. Laurel Ave. and S. Shady Ave. in Damascus, VA, head west on W. Laurel Ave. for 150 feet to trail crossing.
End: From Big Hill, VA, head west on Jeb Stuart Hwy./US 58 for 1.1 miles to trail crossing.
Now my question to thoughts that have been through here. How would you rate the difficulty of this section for Scouts 12 to 16? And do you think this is the best section to take them? They are so looking forward to doing this. Any input to help with planning would be greatly welcomed and aspirated. This will be my first trip on the AT and I am so excited that I will get to experience it with my Son (Littlebogg)http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif
Bigbogg
TO TRAILHEAD: Start: From W. Laurel Ave. and S. Shady Ave. in Damascus, VA, head west on W. Laurel Ave. for 150 feet to trail crossing.
End: From Big Hill, VA, head west on Jeb Stuart Hwy./US 58 for 1.1 miles to trail crossing.
Now my question to thoughts that have been through here. How would you rate the difficulty of this section for Scouts 12 to 16? And do you think this is the best section to take them? They are so looking forward to doing this. Any input to help with planning would be greatly welcomed and aspirated. This will be my first trip on the AT and I am so excited that I will get to experience it with my Son (Littlebogg)http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif
Bigbogg