Packing List
Itinerary
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Packing List
Itinerary
Saturday, May 13, 2017
Drive or fly into Dulles Airport (IAD). The best time to arrive is between around Noon-3PM. However, if you
can save a substantial amount on your flight by arriving at say, 11AM or 5PM, then do so.
Take the free airport shuttle to
Hyatt Place Herndon Dulles Airport East,
13711 Sayward Blvd, Herndon, VA, 20171, 571-643-0905. Call hotel's number for shuttle pickup.
Equipment shakedown
Trail mix distribution
"Before" measurements taken
Go to EMS Dulles,
Dulles 28 Center [Wegman's], 22000 Dulles Retail Plaza, Dulles, VA, 703.421.4330 or
REI Fairfax, # 11950 Grand Commons Ave, Fairfax, VA 22030,
(571) 522-6568 for last minute or forgotten equipment
Go out for dinner (Dinner not included in trip cost)
Sunday, May 14, 2017
Second set of "before" measurements taken
All the items that you won't bring on the trail will be set aside and put in storage.
All the items that you will want for the halfway re-stocking point will be set aside and transported to
Skyland Lodge.
Breakfast at hotel (included)
Shuttle to Rockfish Trailhead off of I-64
Begin Hiking, elevation 1900'.
Hike 7.0 uphill miles on the Appalachian Trail to Calf Mt. Hut trail junction
Hike 0.3 miles to Calf Mt. Shelter
Camp at Calf Mt. Shelter, elevation 2700'
Miles today: 7.3. Total miles: 7.3
Possible bailout: Skyline Dr.
Monday, May 15, 2017
Hike 0.3 miles back to the Appalachian Trail.
Hike 9.0 miles to Riprap Trail intersection
Dispersed Camping at Calvary Rock, elevation 2800'.
Miles today: 9.3. Total miles: 16.6
Possible bailout: Skyline Dr.
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Hike 9.3 miles to Blue Blaze Trail turnoff for Doyle's River Cabin
Hike 0.2 miles to Doyle's River Cabin
Stay in Doyle's River Cabin, elevation 3200'.
Miles today: 9.5. Total miles: 26.1
Possible bailout: Skyline Dr.
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Hike 0.2 miles back to the AT
Hike 7.6 miles to Pinefield Hut.
Camp at Pinefield Hut, elevation 2500'
Miles today: 7.8. Total miles: 33.9
Possible bailout: Skyline Dr.
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Hike 8.4 miles to Hightop Hut
Camp at Hightop Hut, elevation 3200'
Miles today: 8.4. Total miles: 42.3
Possible bailout: Skyline Dr.
Friday, May 19, 2017
Hike 12.6 miles to Bearfence Hut
Stay at Bearfence Hut, elevation 3250'.
Miles today: 12.6. Total miles: 54.9
Possible bailout: Skyline Dr.
Saturday, May 20, 2017
Hike 1.5 miles to Bearfence Rock Scramble
Drop packs and rock scramble for 0.3 miles
Hike 0.2 miles back to the backpacks on the AT
Hike 7.5 miles to Big Meadows
End of hiking
Miles today: 9.5. Total miles: 64.4
Possible bailout: Skyline Dr.
Shuttle back to
Hyatt Place Herndon Dulles Airport East,
13711 Sayward Blvd, Herndon, VA, 20171, 571-643-0905.
Your stuff will be transported here shortly after you arrive
After measurements taken
Dinner and awards ceremony (Dinner not included in trip cost)
This is the official end of the trip. You are welcome to spend the night at
the hotel, however if you drove and would like to get on the road or if you flew
and would like to schedule a late flight (or a red-eye if
this is a West Coast trip) you can definitely do so.
Sunday, May 21, 2017
Free Hotel Breakfast
Take Free Airport Shuttle
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