RE: [at-l] VA section hike info, please!

["Gould, Dan" <DGOULD@necc.org>]

Thanks, OB!  I wasn't going to contact any shuttle providers because I
thought the distance from Roanoke to Waynesboro was probably too far.  I had
good luck hitchhiking from Waynesboro north to Swift Run Gap last trip, so I
might just do the same this time.  I cc:d the list in case anyone else can
use this info.

BBF

> > 1.  Where's the best place to park at Rockfish Gap?  When I got off
> > the
> > trail there last time, I forgot to look around.  
> 
> At the Gap is a large convention center, a seasonal HoJo's, 
> and several
> stores with huge parking lots. I suspect you could park 
> closer to town,
> maybe at the outfitters in Waynesville, and get a ride easily. 
> 
> > 2.  Any problems with water availability?  (I wouldn't think so this
> > time of
> > year, but ya never know).
> 
> There is little water from Cow Camp Gap (South of Cold Mountain) down
> past US 60. Shouldn't be a big problem if you are southbound.
> 
> > 3.  Are the blackflies out yet?
> > 4.  Is there any local bus service between Roanoke (or even better,
> > Troutville) and Waynesboro?  Greyhound has very limited service. It
> > leaves
> > Roanoke very early in the a.m. and it would be hard for me to get
> > from the
> > trail to the bus station in time to get a bus without spending a
> > night in
> > Roanoke.
> > 5.  Any other tips, suggestions, or warnings?
> 
> I suspect you want to touch base with a local or shuttle service.
> Rusty's might be of help, but he is into long distance hikers, and I
> don't know how he is with us sectioners. If you find out, 
> would you let
> me know?
> 
> I'm at home and not with a machine that contacts my ISP. You can send
> on to the list if you wish.
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