13.2 Mile AT Hike in Virginia

 The hike started with an ascent of about 2000 ft with a nice tree canopy. The ridge crest on this section of the Trail was overgrown in many places and had many unwelcoming  growths of thorns. Also the Trail many rocky sections that slowed us down.

The hike begins at Johns Creek Valley (Va 632) at an elevation slightly above 2000 ft. Over the next 3.3 miles we will climb about another 2000 ft to Lone Pine Peak. The next 6.3 miles is relatively level, but sometimes rocky. Just before passing Bailey Gap Shelter we will begin our descent of 1200 ft. over the next 3.8 miles and the end of our hike at Craig Valley Creek (Va 635).

Driving time to the trailheads is about 44 minutes. This is a one-way hike, so it requires an auto shuttle.

This will be a clothing optional hike.

We will departing Angel's Rest Hiker's Haven at 8:00 AM sharp for the trailheads.