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MT ROGERS-GRAYSON HIGHLANDS TWO NIGHT TRIP 7/4/14 – 7/6/14

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I did this hike twice this year and it was great both times.  I’ve included some information below regarding the hike and campsites that pertain to my 7/4/14 thru 7/6/14 hike.  The weather was great, not too hot and not too cold and we didn’t get a bit of rain on this trip.  We did the Mount Rogers summit trail @ .55 miles and although the summit didn’t offer much of a view, it was pretty cool just being in the dense pine forest. One of the highlights for me on this hike is the Old Orchard Shelter itself and the area surrounding it.  It’s nestled in this small park-like valley with several campsites and fire pits already cleared.  The only downside is that everyone else in the area knows about this place.  Even so, it’s still a great place to camp. We were just prior to prime berry season so we already knew that we were coming back in August to partake in the berry picking.

My Gear List:

GEAR LIST
MSR HUBBA 1 – NEXT GENERATION IS MSR HUBBA NX & MSR HUBBA NX FOOTPRINT
Snugpak Chrysalis 2 Sleeping Bag, Chestnut Red
MOUNTAINSMITH LOOKOUT 45+ IS NOW Mountainsmith Lookout 50 Backpack (Evergreen)
THERMAREST NEOAIR TREKKER SLEEPING PAD
THERMAREST RIDGEREST SOLITE SLEEPING PAD
SNOW PEAK TITANIUM MINI SOLO COOK SET
MSR POCKET ROCKET STOVE
GRAND TRUNK NANO HAMMOCK & TREE SLINGS
SEA TO SUMMIT ULTRA SIL NANO TARP PONCHO
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Additional Information: US FOREST SERVICE MT ROGERS GRAYSON HIGHLANDS http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/grayson-highlands.shtml#general_information http://www.us-parks.com/fs/lewis-fork-wilderness/lewis-fork-wilderness.html   GH HIKE 1 GH HIKE 2

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Such a beautiful place with gorgeous views
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One of the friendlier ponies
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Gorgeous dusk view at Deep Gap

 

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Beautiful place




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