Grayson Highlands AT hike with Girl Scouts

**NCPatrick** · 09-24-2012, 07:41

I just returned yesterday from a quick overnight camp and approx. 5 mile hike up in Grayson Highlands State Park, Va.

Since the Girl Scouts are celebrating their 100th anniversary, and the AT is celebrating its 75th, there was a concerted effort to get as many Girl Scouts to hike bits of the AT this year. My daughter's troop hiked a small section from Massey Gap over to Wise shelter for their bit.

It was beautiful up there, a great hike, good weather and we got to see some wild ponies up close. I got to show some of them my hammocks as we did our overnight in the family campground at the park.

Maybe the experiences the girls had will plant a seed in their minds about either hiking the AT or camping in hammocks. It will be great to see what comes of it in the years ahead.

**L.D. Cakes** · 09-24-2012, 07:49

Were you & your Daughter the only ones in hammocks? Any pics?

**NCPatrick** · 09-24-2012, 07:57

I'll post some pics. Unfortunately, though I took two hammocks, I was the only one sleeping in one. When their Mom comes camping, the kids all want to sleep in the tent with her. (hey, I'm still working on that)

Maybe I snore too loudly?

I only had my phone for a camera, so the pics are so-so.