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I pulled the permit for Silers Bald and Spence Field a bit ago. It looks like they have opened up Cosby Knob and Laurel Gap shelters since then.

Would it be worthwhile to change the permit?

Since Cosby, Laurel Gap, and campsites 24 and 37 are all closed currently for bear activity, is campsite 36 a substitute for 37 and/or Cosby or is it geographically separated?

I want to at least...

Called the Backcountry office, and they said that the Cosby to Laurel gap loop would be pretty ideal for that time of the year, and would avoid the "leafers"

Haven't checked into it yet, but as a...

Since the permits need to be reserved ahead, is there a place I can go to find out if they are open? Will they even let you reserve a site if it's marked as closed? Would these be better questions to...

Do you do shuttle runs? I haven't decided on a route yet, but wouldn't mind having that info if I choose to do a point A to B hike.

Thank you for the recommendations! I will look into them so I can grab permits as soon as they are available.

I also got another recommendation. Not sure how it compares. I would probably opt for...

Hello! I would be interested in getting some suggestions on a 3 day 2 night back country backpacking route on October 11-13. I am either going solo, or with a couple friends. Probably average 10-15...

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I posted on the WhiteBlaze forum last year for recommendations on a hike in the Shenandoah, and the responses were spot on and well beyond my expectations (btw, Bearfence Rock Scramble...

Johnny, that is exactly what I was looking for!! I was debating trying to somehow patchwork Old Rag and White Oaks into some frankenloop but it seems like there would be way to much fireroad hiking,...

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My friend and I are looking to hike in Shenandoah on Aug 10-14. We are looking to start backpacking on the 10th at around noon so the first day needs to be short.. maybe 3-5 miles. The...