WhiteBlaze Pages 2024
A Complete Appalachian Trail Guidebook.
AVAILABLE NOW. $4 for interactive PDF(smartphone version)
Read more here WhiteBlaze Pages Store

Results 1 to 3 of 3
  1. #1
    Registered User A-Train's Avatar
    Join Date
    01-12-2003
    Location
    Brooklyn, NY
    Age
    40
    Posts
    3,027
    Images
    10

    Default

    You really won't need one. Its only 5 days. Almost all thru-hikers have no problem hiking 20 mile days. Shenendoahs are one of the most gentle sections of AT. There are waysides which have limited groceries as well as restraunts to supplement meals.
    If you must, you can go to Luray, VA from Thornton Gap I believe, but rarely anyone does.
    Anything's within walking distance if you've got the time.
    GA-ME 03, LT 04/06, PCT 07'

  2. #2

    Default

    The companion lists Elkton (US 33) and Luray (US 211), but as A-Train says, folks rarely go there. The hitch to Luray is 8 miles or so, but enough locals use 211 such that it wouldn't be the toughest hitch you have. http://www.aldha.org/companyn/va03.pdf
    The Skyland or Big Meadows lodges in the Park might accept packages if you call first to announce/ask them.

  3. #3
    Registered User jollies's Avatar
    Join Date
    01-16-2004
    Location
    Corning, NY
    Age
    42
    Posts
    80

    Default

    There are lots of waysides and stores in the SNP right along the trail. I found myself stopping at them for meals and snacks a lot. Try looking into that. Although they are limited resupplies, you can probably find enough to get by for your breakfasts and dinners. Just carry 5 days worth of dinners.

++ New Posts ++

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •