[at-l] SNP Tips & Advice Needed

[spiriteagle99 at hotmail.com (Jim and/or Ginny Owen)]

Mike Knecht wrote:>
>I?m planning a short AT section hike in Shenandoah National Park from 2-4
>April. My past AT section hikes have all been in GA & NC, so new territory
>for me afforded by adding a few extra days to business trip. I?m looking 
>for
>advice/hints. Loose plan is get a shuttle from Rockfish Gap to Browns Gap
>and hike south. I?m a bit concerned about water supply, as I tend to 
>consume
>a lot of water. From the guide and trail map it looks like there are no
>water sources on, or just off, the AT from around Blackrock Shelter to 
>South
>Fork of Moormans River, roughly 11.5 miles. Is that so, or am I missing a
>source? Any other tips and advice would be appreciated.


Mike -
That's an easy section.  We hiked it as part of a loop on New Year's 
weekend.
But you're right - there is no water there.  Carry what you'll need for it.

And keep an eye out for the mountain lion that's hanging around up there.  
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Walk softly,
Jim

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