example_mock_trip_plan_presentation.pptx
Appalachian Trail: Jennings Creek to the James River
Trip Goals
Looking for…
Cover a lot of distance
Challlenging
Views along the trail
Views of and access to water
Overview
4 Days, 3 nights
28.5 miles
End to End
Highlights:
Vistas
Waterfalls
Rock Scramble
James River
Day 1: May 10th
Leave car at James River footbridge parking lot
Shuttle takes us South
Starting Point: The Jennings Creek parking area
Head northbound on the white-blazed AT
Camp- Cornelius Creek Shelter
Approx- 8.7 miles
Day 2: May 11th
Start from Black Rock Overlook.
Hike to the falls and along Cornelius Creek
The Guillotine – a round boulder perfectly balanced and wedged between two rock faces.
Dispose of trash on Blue Ridge parkway
Petites Gap-Camp
Approx -6.5 miles
Day 3: May 12th
High Cock Knob-extremely steep and rocky
junction with the north side of the Sulphur Spring Trail
Big Cove Branch
Matts Creek Shelter
Approx- 6.5 miles
Day 4: May 14th
Trail runs parallel to the James River
End: James River Footbridge
About 6.8 miles
Equipment
Personal Gear:
Sleeping bag and pad
Water bottle/camelbak
Personal snacks
Pocket knife
Lighter
Headlamp
Rain gear
Hiking and water shoes
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Diva Cup ;)
Group Gear:
3 person tent
Hammock :)
Food
Water filter
Stove
Pot/pan
Fuel
Utensils
First Aid kit
Trash bags
Map of with our trail section
Bear bag & rope
Emergency Plan
Tell friends and family our trip itinerary and group members’ names and phone numbers
Have phone numbers of the Glenwood - Pedlar Ranger District Office and the Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital on hand
Evacuation Plan is to hike out to the Blue Ridge Parkway to find others or get signal
Food
Breakfast
Oatmeal
Fruit
Lunch
Hummus and pita
Apples and Peanut Butter, Cliff bars
PPB & J with flax seeds
Dinner
Cous Cous and veggies
Noodles and sauce
Pita, beans, hummus, peppers
Snacks
Trail mix
Dried fruit
Granola Bars
Weather
High 70s-low 80s during the day
High 50s-6s at night
Rain is possible
Permit Regulations
There are no permits required to camp here.
