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Virginia Creeper trail Bike Ride
<div align="center"> <div align="center"> </div> Enjoy the fall colors of the Blue Ridge Mountains Virginia Creeper Trail bike ride! </div>
Virginia Creeper trail Bike Ride
<div align="center"> <div align="center"> </div> Enjoy the fall colors of the Blue Ridge Mountains Virginia Creeper Trail bike ride! </div>
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D 10/18/2010!!!!! NEW INFORMATION PLEASE READ!!!********
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D 10/18/2010>>>>> NEW INFORMATION >>> NEW INFO !! !! !!!
- Friends.
I've gotten lots of emails from folks. It looks like we are going to have a fun crowd for the weekend..
Rumor has it the Fall colors will be ideal this coming weekend.
Just a few points I want to go over.
Contact:
My Cell phone number is 704.900.1615. I have NO idea if there is cell service on the mountain. So any communication you have to me needs to occur prior to Friday Noon.
FOOD AND MEALS
Upon recommendation, I will bring some Basic Food to share. All i ask is that you tell me you want to participate and contribute toward the kitty to help defray my food bill costs.I'll let you know, but i'm thinking like $10/person.give me an idea if you want to participate so i can gauge how much to purchase. Also please bring you own stuff to supplement!! :)
- Friday Night I'll bring up some light finger foods and pick sides.
- Saturday AM I'll have muffins / Coffee / Juice.
- Saturday Lunch - bring money for the sandwich shops mid way down the trail. otherwise, you are on your own.
- Saturday Night - I'll have Chicken Breast, and some type of side dish. and some type of Carb for dessert.
- Beverages:
- I will pick up juice for the B-fast and bottled water. If you would like anything else, please bring your beverage (adult or otherwise)
- Own Tastes?
- If you want to bring your own protein/ sides, etc - BY ALL means and what ever you want to contribute to the mix would be most appreciated. i'm trying to keep this simple. So bring and Share!!
Sunday B-fast, we'll be packing up so i figure we'll scavange whatever is left over from the previous days.
Dress-
- the elevation of the campground is 3800'. So it will be a "tad chilly" at night. be sure you have sufficient equipment to stay warm. Remember safety and if you have heaters, make sure they are approved for "inside tent". We don't have to have any CO fatalities!!
- Also, Remember to Layer your clothing. It will be chilly in the AM but as we ride, the weather should warm up. so bring some type of back back when you ride to house your layers as you warm up!!
Daily Logistics:
Campers: if you have not already done so, please call the campground (unless your intention is not to camp for the weekend)
Some have expressed interest in sharing campsite. Most have already reached out to other individuals to share but if you have not, please "email all" from the GO event site and find a buddy.
Arrival.
- Eric from Richmond is arriving on Thursday evening so he will be there first.
- I will arrive on Friday afternoon shortly after lunch time. I am driving a BLACK JEEP Wrangler 4 door w/ a utility trailer attached.
Saturday AM.
- I will take my Jeep w/ utility trailer down the mountain before we start and find a suitable parking spot to shuttle us back up. My Jeep can hold 5. (maybe 6 if you squeeze in the back!). I'll need assistance getting back up the hill to start.
- We will be on the trail by 10AM to start down the mountain.
Bring
- CASH to buy your lunch midway down. Not sure if those sandwich shops take VISA.
- Water for the bike trip
- power bars, etc
- Bike helmet
- Camera, lots of photo ops.
completion.
- the 17 mile downhill journey should take 3 hours. we should be completed by 1-2 PM.
- Some crazy folks have indicated that they want to ride back up the other direction. All i have to say is "more power to you!!"
- After the trip, we can take an ad-hoc poll, if we want, we can putter around Damascus for a bit or get back in the cars back to the campground.
Supper Saturday.
- I'll start the Grill about 6PM and we can get the dinner started plan to eat around 7 or so?
- I can be fluid on those times if we are hungry we can start earlier.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
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Description of Event: Bike Ride- Additional Weekend camping for those interested
· The Virginia Creeper Trail stretches 17 miles from White Top Virginia (Elevation~3800) to Damascus Virginia (~2000’ Elevation). This is gentle sloping downhill trail.
· The Virginia Creeper Trail is open to hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. The former rail bed passes through the back country of Southwest Virginia. The Virginia Creeper Trail is rich in beauty and regional history. This is a biking adventure that you and your friends will talk about for a long time. October time frame traditionally is awesome opportunity for beautiful fall foliage.
· Midway along the trail there is a “whistle stop” café that has a ion of beverages, sandwiches for purchase. (or bring your own lunch) http://www.creepertrailcafe.com
· Date –
- Camping from Friday October 22nd through Sunday October 24th.
- Trail Ride (Saturday, October 23rd) Departing White top at 10AM
· Time-
o Leaving Trail head at White Top Mountain at 10AM Saturday Morning.
o Finish in Damascus VA approximately 2 PM
· Equipment needed -
o Bike (trail capable- Trail is dirt/gravel—road bike tires will NOT be sufficient)- All the bike providers listed below can rent you a bike if you do not want to transport your personal bike.
o Bike helmet
o Day Pack for your own Water/Snacks/towel/etc.
· No Pets. This is a long 17 mile journey for our 4 legged friends. This would not be the best outing to include them!!
· Contact:
o Ray Cline
704.900.1615
Call me any time prior to the weekend. (no 2AM drunk dialing please!!) I would imagine cell service at the campground/trail head on Saturday and throughout the weekend would be limited at best. So please do not count on reaching me beyond Friday October 22nd via cell service.
Directions
Plan A- Camp the weekend/ Bike on Saturday
· Reservations:
o will be with Creeper Trail Campground- http://www.creepertrailcampground.com
§ When making reservations, tell them you are with the “Ray Cline” group.
· Cost:
o Biking in itself is free.
o Campground / Tent sites are $25/night up to 4 persons on a site.
o Cost will be to get transportation from Damascus, VA to White Top, VA
· Creeper Trail Campground is conveniently located at the head of one of Virginia's most scenic hike and bike trails, the Virginia Creeper Trail. The trail runs from our campground to Abingdon, VA for 34.3 miles total. The trail began as an Indian footpath. In the early 1900's a railroad was constructed along the route. After the railroad closed in 1977 the route was converted to a hike and bike trail.
· Creeper Trail Campground is located on an operational Christmas tree farm, Creeper Trail Christmas Trees
· Campground Amenities
o Bath house with hot showers
o Secluded tent camping sites
o Camp store
o Restaurant
o Picnic tables at every site
o Rental mountain bikes
o Horseback rider accommodations: stables, hay, hitching-posts
o Fire pits at each campsite. Firewood is for sale.
Plan B- Meet the Group at the trail head and ride the scenic trailhttp://www.vacreepertrail.com/index.html )
(many, many Inns, B&B are close by
You will need to be ready to ride on top of White Top Mountain at 10AM.
Logistics:
1. Park at Bottom of Trail and arrange with Excursion provider to get you to top of hill by 10AM. You will finish at bottom of hill near your parked car. You may either arrange with a shuttle company in Damascus, VA to be at the excursion provider early enough to get to White Top trail head by 10AM. Call one of the listed providers and arrange transportation and/or rent a bike.
2. Drive to top of Mountain-Park at Trail head. After the ride, Shuttle you and your bike back to top.
a. Utilizing shuttle service the Camping group is using to get back to the top of the mountain.
About this event
D 10/18/2010!!!!! NEW INFORMATION PLEASE READ!!!********
*************************************************************************
D 10/18/2010>>>>> NEW INFORMATION >>> NEW INFO !! !! !!!
- Friends.
I've gotten lots of emails from folks. It looks like we are going to have a fun crowd for the weekend..
Rumor has it the Fall colors will be ideal this coming weekend.
Just a few points I want to go over.
Contact:
My Cell phone number is 704.900.1615. I have NO idea if there is cell service on the mountain. So any communication you have to me needs to occur prior to Friday Noon.
FOOD AND MEALS
Upon recommendation, I will bring some Basic Food to share. All i ask is that you tell me you want to participate and contribute toward the kitty to help defray my food bill costs.I'll let you know, but i'm thinking like $10/person.give me an idea if you want to participate so i can gauge how much to purchase. Also please bring you own stuff to supplement!! :)
- Friday Night I'll bring up some light finger foods and pick sides.
- Saturday AM I'll have muffins / Coffee / Juice.
- Saturday Lunch - bring money for the sandwich shops mid way down the trail. otherwise, you are on your own.
- Saturday Night - I'll have Chicken Breast, and some type of side dish. and some type of Carb for dessert.
- Beverages:
- I will pick up juice for the B-fast and bottled water. If you would like anything else, please bring your beverage (adult or otherwise)
- Own Tastes?
- If you want to bring your own protein/ sides, etc - BY ALL means and what ever you want to contribute to the mix would be most appreciated. i'm trying to keep this simple. So bring and Share!!
Sunday B-fast, we'll be packing up so i figure we'll scavange whatever is left over from the previous days.
Dress-
- the elevation of the campground is 3800'. So it will be a "tad chilly" at night. be sure you have sufficient equipment to stay warm. Remember safety and if you have heaters, make sure they are approved for "inside tent". We don't have to have any CO fatalities!!
- Also, Remember to Layer your clothing. It will be chilly in the AM but as we ride, the weather should warm up. so bring some type of back back when you ride to house your layers as you warm up!!
Daily Logistics:
Campers: if you have not already done so, please call the campground (unless your intention is not to camp for the weekend)
Some have expressed interest in sharing campsite. Most have already reached out to other individuals to share but if you have not, please "email all" from the GO event site and find a buddy.
Arrival.
- Eric from Richmond is arriving on Thursday evening so he will be there first.
- I will arrive on Friday afternoon shortly after lunch time. I am driving a BLACK JEEP Wrangler 4 door w/ a utility trailer attached.
Saturday AM.
- I will take my Jeep w/ utility trailer down the mountain before we start and find a suitable parking spot to shuttle us back up. My Jeep can hold 5. (maybe 6 if you squeeze in the back!). I'll need assistance getting back up the hill to start.
- We will be on the trail by 10AM to start down the mountain.
Bring
- CASH to buy your lunch midway down. Not sure if those sandwich shops take VISA.
- Water for the bike trip
- power bars, etc
- Bike helmet
- Camera, lots of photo ops.
completion.
- the 17 mile downhill journey should take 3 hours. we should be completed by 1-2 PM.
- Some crazy folks have indicated that they want to ride back up the other direction. All i have to say is "more power to you!!"
- After the trip, we can take an ad-hoc poll, if we want, we can putter around Damascus for a bit or get back in the cars back to the campground.
Supper Saturday.
- I'll start the Grill about 6PM and we can get the dinner started plan to eat around 7 or so?
- I can be fluid on those times if we are hungry we can start earlier.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
**************************************************************************************************************
Description of Event: Bike Ride- Additional Weekend camping for those interested
· The Virginia Creeper Trail stretches 17 miles from White Top Virginia (Elevation~3800) to Damascus Virginia (~2000’ Elevation). This is gentle sloping downhill trail.
· The Virginia Creeper Trail is open to hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. The former rail bed passes through the back country of Southwest Virginia. The Virginia Creeper Trail is rich in beauty and regional history. This is a biking adventure that you and your friends will talk about for a long time. October time frame traditionally is awesome opportunity for beautiful fall foliage.
· Midway along the trail there is a “whistle stop” café that has a ion of beverages, sandwiches for purchase. (or bring your own lunch) http://www.creepertrailcafe.com
· Date –
- Camping from Friday October 22nd through Sunday October 24th.
- Trail Ride (Saturday, October 23rd) Departing White top at 10AM
· Time-
o Leaving Trail head at White Top Mountain at 10AM Saturday Morning.
o Finish in Damascus VA approximately 2 PM
· Equipment needed -
o Bike (trail capable- Trail is dirt/gravel—road bike tires will NOT be sufficient)- All the bike providers listed below can rent you a bike if you do not want to transport your personal bike.
o Bike helmet
o Day Pack for your own Water/Snacks/towel/etc.
· No Pets. This is a long 17 mile journey for our 4 legged friends. This would not be the best outing to include them!!
· Contact:
o Ray Cline
704.900.1615
Call me any time prior to the weekend. (no 2AM drunk dialing please!!) I would imagine cell service at the campground/trail head on Saturday and throughout the weekend would be limited at best. So please do not count on reaching me beyond Friday October 22nd via cell service.
Directions to the trailhead
Get directions Opens turn-by-turn directions to White Top, VA, 24292 in Google Maps (new tab).
Plan A- Camp the weekend/ Bike on Saturday
· Reservations:
o will be with Creeper Trail Campground- http://www.creepertrailcampground.com
§ When making reservations, tell them you are with the “Ray Cline” group.
· Cost:
o Biking in itself is free.
o Campground / Tent sites are $25/night up to 4 persons on a site.
o Cost will be to get transportation from Damascus, VA to White Top, VA
· Creeper Trail Campground is conveniently located at the head of one of Virginia's most scenic hike and bike trails, the Virginia Creeper Trail. The trail runs from our campground to Abingdon, VA for 34.3 miles total. The trail began as an Indian footpath. In the early 1900's a railroad was constructed along the route. After the railroad closed in 1977 the route was converted to a hike and bike trail.
· Creeper Trail Campground is located on an operational Christmas tree farm, Creeper Trail Christmas Trees
· Campground Amenities
o Bath house with hot showers
o Secluded tent camping sites
o Camp store
o Restaurant
o Picnic tables at every site
o Rental mountain bikes
o Horseback rider accommodations: stables, hay, hitching-posts
o Fire pits at each campsite. Firewood is for sale.
Plan B- Meet the Group at the trail head and ride the scenic trailhttp://www.vacreepertrail.com/index.html )
(many, many Inns, B&B are close by
You will need to be ready to ride on top of White Top Mountain at 10AM.
Logistics:
1. Park at Bottom of Trail and arrange with Excursion provider to get you to top of hill by 10AM. You will finish at bottom of hill near your parked car. You may either arrange with a shuttle company in Damascus, VA to be at the excursion provider early enough to get to White Top trail head by 10AM. Call one of the listed providers and arrange transportation and/or rent a bike.
2. Drive to top of Mountain-Park at Trail head. After the ride, Shuttle you and your bike back to top.
a. Utilizing shuttle service the Camping group is using to get back to the top of the mountain.
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