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Shenandoah National Park (Days 6-10)
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Join Julie "Jester" Gayheart as she recaps the second half of her trek on the Appalachian Trail through Shenandoah National Park. This episode covers days 6 through 10, including detailed mileage, key highlights like Big Meadows Campground, Skyland Resort, and logistical tips. She also shares insights on hydration, nutrition, and overcoming challenges such as dry trail conditions and increasing heat.
Shenandoah National Park - AT Northbound Itinerary
Day 1:
Rockfish Gap (864.6)
Sawmill Run overlook (875.1)
10.5mi
Day 2:
Sawmill Run Overlook (875.1)
Blackrock Trailhead (886.4)
11.3mi
Day 3:
Blackrock Trailhead (886.4)
Ivy Creek Overlook (896.9)
10.5 mi
Day 4:
Ivy Creek Overlook (896.9)
Hightop Parking (908.9)
12 mi
Day 5:
Hightop Parking (908.9)
Parking By Bearfence (919.1)
10.2mi
Day 6:
Parking By Bearfence (919.1)
Rock Spring Cabin Parking (930)
10.9mi
Day 7:
Rock Spring Cabin Parking (930)
Meadow Spring Trailhead (942.2)
12.2mi
Day 8:
Meadow Spring Trailhead (942.2)
Elkwallow Wayside (953.3)
11.1mi
Day 9:
Elkwallow Wayside (953.3)
Compton Gap (966.8)
13.5
Day 10:
Compton Gap (966.8)
Park Boundary (968.8)
4 miles Round Trip
Jester's Pack Shakedown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5wx7IWX7G0
Connect With Jester:
Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jestersectionhiker/
Watch Safe and Found: https://safe-and-found.com
Music By: Victor Lundberg "Top of The Morning"
232 episodes
Manage episode 426275092 series 2579819
Join Julie "Jester" Gayheart as she recaps the second half of her trek on the Appalachian Trail through Shenandoah National Park. This episode covers days 6 through 10, including detailed mileage, key highlights like Big Meadows Campground, Skyland Resort, and logistical tips. She also shares insights on hydration, nutrition, and overcoming challenges such as dry trail conditions and increasing heat.
Shenandoah National Park - AT Northbound Itinerary
Day 1:
Rockfish Gap (864.6)
Sawmill Run overlook (875.1)
10.5mi
Day 2:
Sawmill Run Overlook (875.1)
Blackrock Trailhead (886.4)
11.3mi
Day 3:
Blackrock Trailhead (886.4)
Ivy Creek Overlook (896.9)
10.5 mi
Day 4:
Ivy Creek Overlook (896.9)
Hightop Parking (908.9)
12 mi
Day 5:
Hightop Parking (908.9)
Parking By Bearfence (919.1)
10.2mi
Day 6:
Parking By Bearfence (919.1)
Rock Spring Cabin Parking (930)
10.9mi
Day 7:
Rock Spring Cabin Parking (930)
Meadow Spring Trailhead (942.2)
12.2mi
Day 8:
Meadow Spring Trailhead (942.2)
Elkwallow Wayside (953.3)
11.1mi
Day 9:
Elkwallow Wayside (953.3)
Compton Gap (966.8)
13.5
Day 10:
Compton Gap (966.8)
Park Boundary (968.8)
4 miles Round Trip
Jester's Pack Shakedown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5wx7IWX7G0
Connect With Jester:
Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jestersectionhiker/
Watch Safe and Found: https://safe-and-found.com
Music By: Victor Lundberg "Top of The Morning"
232 episodes
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