Adventures of an AT Section hiker "Mapless"

Tag: shenandoah

  • Shenandoah Section Hike Day 2/6

    May 8, 2025 Day 2 of the Shenandoah Section Hike. Plan for day was 8.1 miles to Pinefield Hut with couple of big climbs.

    The day was highlighted by wildflowers and mountain laurels in bloom, a view and a stop at a empty ranger station for break and water.

    Got into Pinefield Hut and did not like the designated options for the tent so I found a spot near a stream so I could hear the water all night. Shared the shelter area with a thru hiker couple Bird watcher and Grouse thru hikers form Michigan and a section hiker.

    Rain was expected so dinner was done early and in the tent at 7 pm with rain. My hiker day are usually done at 7pm and on the trail by 7 am

    Stats for the day: 9.17 miles, 1653 total ascent, 6hr 03 min, ave speed 1.5 mph

  • Shenandoah National Park

    May 4 – May 5 I left Woods Hole and headed to Shenandoah National Park and Waynesburg VA for the start of the next adventure.

    Drove 25 miles into the SNP to Loft Mountain campground and got some nice overlook photos. Spent 2 days at the campground. I was fairly empty as it was during the week and they had just opened May 1 for the season. Hung out and enjoyed the solitude and got pack organized for my next hike. Great coffee at the camp store !

    On May 6 I spent the day in Waynesboro VA which is trail town to the Appalachian trail … found a few coffee shops to update this blog and gluten free pizza for dinner

    Found a parking / camping spot near the Rockfish Gap entrance to the park. The is abandoned motel and Howard Johnsons and the parking lot is used by hikers. It was a bit noisy with I64 highway entrance and over pass near by but not too bad. I will park the van here during my hike starting tomorrow.