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daddytwosticks
05-20-2013, 15:55
Anybody doing any interesting hikes over the long upcoming weekend? I'm planning on hiking from the Standing Indian area northwards to the NOC. Will I see any Whiteblazers out there? Maybe we should develop some sort of secret greeting to identify ourselves? Happy hiking. :)
rocketsocks
05-20-2013, 16:00
Delaware Water Gap, NJ
Daleville Va. to Rockfish Gap Va.
mtntopper
05-20-2013, 18:19
Cumberland Gap
joshuasdad
05-20-2013, 18:23
Bland to Atkins most likely for Memorial Day weekend, though I might do Dickey Gap to Rhododendron Gap (Grayson Highlands) if weather is really good. Might be hiking near Erwin, TN the week afterwards, work permitting.
coach lou
05-20-2013, 19:29
Delaware Water Gap, NJ
Hey....I'm going there myself!:D
I'm going somewhere...have not figure out where yet!
Double Wide
05-20-2013, 20:20
Springer to Neels Gap.
First time ever setting foot on the AT. Preparing for my thru next year, figured I might as well see if I can hack it. Don't have a bear canister--do they still have the restrictions around Blood Mountain?
I would like to park at DWG on Saturday morning, and get a shuttle north, to hike south back to DWG. Maybe to Route 206? Are either of you other DWG hikers going that way.
coach lou
05-21-2013, 07:42
I would like to park at DWG on Saturday morning, and get a shuttle north, to hike south back to DWG. Maybe to Route 206? Are either of you other DWG hikers going that way.
'Socks and I are going together, and 2 folks will be joining us...maybe a fifth. If one of us shows up with a Suburban....you are all set, but I have an Sub Outback. I don't know what 'Socks and Goody drive. Maybe they will check this thread and respond.
rocketsocks
05-21-2013, 12:56
I would like to park at DWG on Saturday morning, and get a shuttle north, to hike south back to DWG. Maybe to Route 206? Are either of you other DWG hikers going that way.
'Socks and I are going together, and 2 folks will be joining us...maybe a fifth. If one of us shows up with a Suburban....you are all set, but I have an Sub Outback. I don't know what 'Socks and Goody drive. Maybe they will check this thread and respond.im having some computer woes right now, but will send you guy's a PM
rocketsocks
05-21-2013, 13:01
I have a small pick em up, can fit five cramed in the cab, and one or two in the bed, glad to do it, can't promise we'll make it over the hills...but we'll give he'll.
slbirdnerd
05-21-2013, 15:49
It's not AT this weekend but it is a shakedown for my AT section in June: Taking my son to a state park here in Ohio for his first real backpacking trip. We're both super excited!
Rain Man
05-21-2013, 17:11
Three-day, tw0-night loop in the Smokies over Gregory Bald. Won't be on the AT, but Gregory Bald is only a couple miles from the AT in the GSMNP.
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It's not AT this weekend but it is a shakedown for my AT section in June: Taking my son to a state park here in Ohio for his first real backpacking trip. We're both super excited!
Nice! I'm staying relatively local too and heading up to the Ice Age Trail in Wisconsin with my wife (her first trip) and kids. 3 days - about 45 miles. Should be a good time!!
I am going out to Montana to play in the snow and spring runoff in the Bob Marshall Wilderness. Certain to be a very challenging adventure.
coach lou
05-21-2013, 17:40
I am going out to Montana to play in the snow and spring runoff in the Bob Marshall Wilderness. Certain to be a very challenging adventure.
I love walking in the Bob. It took years to walk back east after my first time out there.
Studlintsean
05-21-2013, 18:18
Ill be in Abingdon for the weekend. No over nighters unfortunately but I'm hoping to hike Mt Rogers and maybe get a beer at the Blue Blaze Cafe.
fertilizer
05-22-2013, 10:06
The long way around MT Rodgers down to Damascus. Have fun everyone!
OK. I narrowed it down to the Long Trail somewhere north of Killington. I'm getting there :-)
Somewhere around Front Royal, VA. Looking forward to it!
BirdBrain
05-23-2013, 09:41
Looks like I will be testing my rain gear. Doing Tumbledown and Little Jackson up here in Maine (over nighter). Not a hard hike, but a good test of the gear.
beaudetious
05-23-2013, 10:03
Going N to S on the "mini-AT": the Art Loeb trail. Should be an awesome weekend here in Western NC.
beaudetious
05-23-2013, 10:06
The secret to identifying a WB member in the wild is to ... Oh wait, most of us don't hike. We just bitch about others enjoying their hike. ;)
hikingshoes
05-23-2013, 15:29
If I could find someone to stage vehicles,if not I'll just hike in to Bly gap,and camp hike out the next day to finish GA section.
Migrating Bird
05-24-2013, 06:56
Planning to start tomorrow from Franconia Notch NH for 3 weeks or so. Weather for the next 2-3 days looks pretty tough.
Caledonia SP to Pine Grove Furnace SP. Looks like the weather will be cool and clear, great for hiking!
Mrs Baggins
05-24-2013, 08:11
Simple 10 miles with hubby, son, and son's girlfriend - Gathland State Park to Harpers Ferry, followed by lunch and good draft beers at the Secret Six Tavern.
Trebor66
05-24-2013, 09:35
Just a quick day hike with my son from Springer to Three Forks and back.
Deer Hunter
05-24-2013, 11:11
I am going out to Montana to play in the snow and spring runoff in the Bob Marshall Wilderness. Certain to be a very challenging adventure.
Nice. Hope you enjoy it.
Springer to Neels Gap.
First time ever setting foot on the AT. Preparing for my thru next year, figured I might as well see if I can hack it. Don't have a bear canister--do they still have the restrictions around Blood Mountain?
Same for me except the thru hike next year part. Will leave the lodge on the 28th.
Odd Man Out
05-27-2013, 00:18
Just did a little day hike at Muskegon State Park, MI. Saw a Scarlet Tanager on a branch not 10 yards away. Posed there for a several minutes. So excited I forgot to take a picture. Got a little lost when we missed the cut-off trail to make a loop hike. It looked like we were going to end up at the wrong trail head, a couple of miles from the car, but then found a trail, not on the map going the right direction and we were saved. Hiking up and down dunes is hard work. The pics show the view from the ridge of the dunes looking down on the lighthouse at the mouth of the river channel and the beach. Looking up at the ridge from the beach you can see that someone left a trace. Fortunately tree branches on sand leave no permanent damage - Go Wings! And when you are done, you drive in to Grand Have and stand in line for a Pronto Pup or get drinks and nachos at Snug Harbor and then watch the boats in the channel. I think the dog standing in line needs to watch that he doesn't get up stick up the rump and deep fried.
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Trillium
05-27-2013, 14:21
Just did a little day hike at Muskegon State Park, MI. Looking up at the ridge from the beach you can see that someone left a trace. Fortunately tree branches on sand leave no permanent damage - Go Wings! 21770LOVED that pic! Game on tonight!!! Go WINGS!
Did a leisurely two-day hike from Toxaway Creek to LaurelValley on the Foothills Trail. Accessedby the Canebrake Trail from Gorges State Park in NC. Saw my first coyote in this area; crossed thetrail less than twenty yards in front of me and then ran soundlessly into theforest.
Studlintsean
05-27-2013, 22:19
I was finally able to get my feet down in Grayson Highlands with the Fiancé and the 2 dogs. Can't wait to get back for a 50 miler in the area this fall.
ryanwflynn
05-27-2013, 22:24
Audie Murphy Monument may be the best Memorial Day hike on the AT second to Mt. Greylock.
ryanwflynn
05-27-2013, 22:25
Paying respect to John Brown in HF is very respectable as well!