Planning a 2 or 3 day hike into Damascus for trail days.Any suggestions?
Planning a 2 or 3 day hike into Damascus for trail days.Any suggestions?
Massie Gap or VA 603/Fox Creek south to Damascus
40 miles or 30 miles
Last edited by Lone Wolf; 01-13-2008 at 14:25.
Thanks Lone Wolf for the great suggestion.
Go with Wolf's suggestion, best hike heading into Damascus!
Walking Dead Bear
Formerly the Hiker Known as Almost There
HAPPY TRAILS TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOOD HIKE!
If you want to join up for the Hardcore event. You can start out at Dennis Cove or Watauga Lake to Damascus, then come back to Dennis Cove for Hardcore. Great section, and free return shuttle. Then the enjoyment of working on the trail. Even get a nice patch.
If you decide to go sobo, I can only think of Graysons or Whitetop into town.
''Tennessee Viking'
Mountains to Sea Trail Hiker & Maintainer
Former TEHCC (AT) Maintainer
stick to the SOBO hike into Damascus. it's 10 times more scenic.
Trust Wolf on this. This is his backyard. The stretch just north of Damascus is much prettier than the stretch south. Plus, if you start north of town and walk back, your last day of hiking is essentially flat or downhill almost the entire day. This stretch of Trail absolutely works better if you're hiking Southbound.
[quote=Jack Tarlin;501095]Trust Wolf on this. This is his backyard. The stretch just north of Damascus is much prettier than the stretch south. Plus, if you start north of town and walk back, your last day of hiking is essentially flat or downhill almost the entire day. This stretch of Trail absolutely works better if you're hiking Southbound.[/quote
I totally agree,I knew Lone Wolf would come threw for me. I cannot wait to experience that section of the AT.