Fatpacking Itinerary
Saturday, May 10, 2008 - Friday, May 23, 2008

Last Updated 5/4/2008

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Drive into Front Royal, VA or fly into Dulles (IAD).

We will pick you up if necessary and head to the Quality Inn Skyline Drive, 10 Commerce Ave. , Front Royal, VA, US, 22630, (540) 635-3161

Equipment shakedown

Go to Weasel Creek Outfitters, 221 East Main St, Front Royal, VA, 540-622-6909, or Gander Mountain, 251 Commonwealth Ct, Winchester, VA 22602, (540) 868-9312 for last minute equipment

Trail mix distribution

"Before" measurements taken

Go out for dinner

Sunday, May 11, 2008

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 put in storage.

You'll also have an opportunity to take one last shower as this is your last stop in civilization for about 2 weeks. Coin-Op showers will be available sporadically during the trip.

Go out for breakfast

Shuttle to Furnace Mountain Trailhead

Begin Hiking, elevation 1400'. You will be hiking through the largest wildnerness area in the park

Shenandoah Ridge View

Hike 3.4 miles to the Trayfoot Mountain Trail, elevation 3000'

Hike 0.5 miles on the Trayfoot Mountain Trail to the Appalachian Trail

Hike 0.2 miles to Blackrock Hut

Camp at Blackrock Hut, elevation 2600'

Miles today: 4.1. Total miles: 4.1

Possible bailout: VA-663 or Skyline Dr.

Monday, May 12, 2008

Hike 0.2 miles to the Appalachian Trail.

Hike 7.4 miles to Loft Mt. Campground, elevation 3250'

Camp at Loft Mt. Campground, elevation 3250'.

There are coin-op showers here

Miles today: 7.6. Total miles: 11.7

Possible bailout: Skyline Dr.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Hike 5.9 miles to Pinefield Hut.

Camp at Pinefield Hut, elevation 2500'

Miles today: 5.9. Total miles: 17.6

Possible bailout: Skyline Dr.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Hike 8.4 miles to Hightop Hut

Camp at Hightop Hut, elevation 3200'

Miles today: 8.4. Total miles: 26.0

Possible bailout: Skyline Dr.

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Hike 10.0 miles to Pocosin Cabin

Camp at Pocosin Cabin, elevation 3200'

Pocosin Cabin

Miles today: 10.0. Total miles: 36.0

Possible bailout: Skyline Dr.

Friday, May 16, 2008

Hike 2.0 miles to Lewis Mtn. Spur Trail

Drop packs and day-hike 2.0 round trip miles to the top of Lewis Mtn. and back

Hike 0.9 miles to Bearfence Hut

Set up camp at Bearfence Hut, elevation 3300'

Day-hike 2.5 miles on the Bearfence Loop

Miles today: 7.4. Total miles: 43.4

Possible bailout: Skyline Dr.

Saturday, May 17, 2008

Hike 8.5 miles to Big Meadows Campground.

Camp at Big Meadows Campground, elevation 3550'

Miles today: 8.5. Total miles: 51.9

Possible bailout: Skyline Dr.

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Hike 10.1 miles to the Nicholson Hollow Trail.

Hike 1.8 miles to Corbin Cabin

Camp at Corbin Cabin, elevation 2100'

Miles today: 11.9. Total miles: 63.8

Possible bailout: Skyline Dr.

Monday, May 19, 2008

Hike 1.4 extremely steep (1000') miles to Skyline Drive.

Bushwack 0.1 miles to Skyline Drive

Hike 7.7 miles to Pass Mt. Hut

Camp at Pass Mt. Hut, elevation 2700'

Miles today: 9.2. Total miles: 73.0

Possible bailout: Skyline Dr.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Hike 8.5 miles to Range View Cabin.

Camp at Range View Cabin, elevation 2800'

Miles today: 8.5. Total miles: 81.5

Possible bailout: Skyline Dr.

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Hike 5.2 miles to Gravel Springs Hut.

Camp at Gravel Springs Hut, elevation 2700'

Miles today: 5.2. Total miles: 86.7

Possible bailout: Skyline Dr.

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Hike 7.9 miles to Compton Gap, elevation 2400'

Miles today: 7.9. Total miles: 94.6

Possible bailout: Skyline Dr.

Shuttle from Front Royal back to the Quality Inn Skyline Drive, 10 Commerce Ave. , Front Royal, VA, US, 22630, (540) 635-3161

"After" measurements taken

Dinner and awards Ceremony

Friday, May 23, 2008

"After" measurements taken

Leave Hotel

Parting Breakfast

Airport Drop