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Awesome, we'll be able to toast the newlyweds!
Exercise, eat right, die anyway -- Country Roads bumper sticker
Fall seven times, standup eight. -- Japanese Proverb
Here's one suggested itinerary SOBO from Pen Mar, but this is a three-day hike (depart Pen Mar Wednesday, arrive Gathland Friday). I'm flexible - could do it in two, or three days. I'm gonna start a SOBO pre-hike thread with this:
DAY ONE -10 Miles
Mile 0.0 – Parking is at the Pen Mar County Park . If leaving a car overnight you should park in the gravel lot across from the park as the main parking lot is locked each night. The trail begins just to the right of the Overlook Pavilion and A.T. Sign, go 0.3 miles North on the AT, cross the RR Track and then reach the PA Line (Mason Dixon Line). Stop, take a photo. turn around and then head South on the AT, passing Pen Mar Park. Note: If backpacking you could leave your gear at Pen Mar Park and pick it up as you return south.
Mile 3.1 – Side trail to High Rock, supposedly really good views.
Mile 5.3 – Raven Rocks Shelter
Mile 6.2 – MD 491 intersection. Couple of creek crossings near here
Mile 8.8 – MD 77 (Foxville Rd) intersection
Mile 10.0 – Ensign Cowall Shelter, camp here for day 1.
DAY TWO – 8.4 Miles
Mile 10.3 – MD 17 (Wolfsville Rd). There is a short 0.1 mile spur trail to an AT parking lot, 10-12 cars (Parking Lot Coordinates: 39.6283,-77.5593). Cross Wolfsville Rd to continue south on the AT.
Mile 15.6 – Reach a couple of unmarked trails to Black Rock Cliffs in about 5.3 miles. Trail is pretty short to the cliffs.
Mile 16.6 – Reach spur trail for Annapolis Rocks. 0.25 miles to the Rocks.
Mile 18.3 – Pine Knob Shelter, this is the Day 2 campsite.
DAY THREE – 12.8 Miles
Mile 18.9 – I-70 AT Footbridge and spur trail to I-70/Rt 40 Parking Lot, 40 cars (Parking Lot Coordinates: 39.5355,-77.6040)
Mile 19.0 – Boonsboro Mountain Rd, 1st crossing.
Mile 19.7 – Boonsboro Mountain Rd, 2nd crossing.
Mile 21.9 – Pass through Washington Monument Parking lot. Note: Coming south before reaching the parking lot is a spur trail to the Monument.
Mile 23.7 – Turners Gap (Alt US 40, Old National Pike). Parking is directly across the road on the east side of the Inn closest to the AT (Parking Lot Coordinates:39.4841,-77.6198).If leaving car there, ask permission of the South Mountain Inn Lodge staff.
Mile 24.0 – Dahlgren Backpack Campground. Privy and hot shower.
Mile 24.8 – Reno Monument Rd.
Mile 25.7 – Rocky Run Shelter
Mile 26.2 – Lamb's Knoll Rd
Mile 27.9 – White Rock Cliffs
Mile 30.7 – Crampton Gap Shelter, this is the Day 3 campsite.
Last edited by SilvrSurfr; 07-13-2012 at 21:18.
Got this on the calendar. Hope to make one of the prehikes even though I've done it in both directions. Nice area and totally devoid of the Pa rock hopping (ha ha ha ha) Hope to see everybody again. Need more info on shutteling when the time draws near. Peace Bob Mac
As far as the NoBo planning, Im off thay whole week. I can do a rough draft on the milage and water etc. As far as shuttle. We can park at Weverton or at Gathland and I was considering renting a van to the trailhead. Any Ideas??
MML--The Man, The Myth, and the Legend
"I am the eagle, I live in high country, in rocky cathedrals that reach to the sky;
I am the hawk and there's blood on my feathers, but time is still turning they soon will be dry;
All those who see me, and all who believe in me, share in the freedom I feel when I fly.”
John Denver--1943-1997
Two things:
1) Having not been to one before, is there anything I need to do as far as respond other than my previous saying "I'll be there" or anything like that? I assume the overnight hang will be a the campground at the shelter there.
2) I have a Durango, at least currently, could seat a few people. I do not have the week of, probably wouldn't be able to make a prehike (though you never know), BUT, I could maybe shuttle some people if needed, especially on the weekend. Probably should add it's about 8 mi from my house, so it's only 15 min drive or so to get there.
1) There's nothing to do yet. I will be posting a formal announcement in August about the hang and then there will be sign-up sheets to get a feel for how many people are coming and also a sign-up sheet for bringing food.
So you're good for now! Thanks for asking.
Exercise, eat right, die anyway -- Country Roads bumper sticker
Fall seven times, standup eight. -- Japanese Proverb
Sounds Good MML! Glad your still on board. Ill start looking at rentals. Nothing fancy just a passenger van. Ill also see if the can come pick it up or what exactly needs to happen for the drop off. Shouldnt be too much. Sometimes they tax for "one way" trips. I def shop around. The North Gate is what I was thinking too.
So far:
Me and Maggie-O (maybe even another newbie!)
Rumors of TwoTents and Ben
you
.....any one else down for the NOBO!??
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