Friday, December 27, 2019 6:00PM - Sunday, December 29, 2019 10:00AM
Raven Rock Shelter in Maryland,
West Virginia,
WV United States
A 4 mile one night out and back backpack on the Appalachian Trail in Maryland from the Route 491 Trailhead (Raven Rock Road) north to the Raven Rock Shelter camping area. We will meet Friday night at a warm place to check gear and get prepared for the Saturday morning start on the trail. The climb to the shelter is 600' elevation gain in 8/10th of one mile. After we set up camp an out and back day hike further north on the AT will be done to keep warm and to practice heat and moisture management when hiking. Families are welcome on this backpack. Space is limited so register early. The pace will be slow to allow time to enjoy the outdoors. Depending on the weather conditions, winter gear and microspikes may be required. Trip is suitable for 3 season backpackers who want to ease in to winter camping. Leaders will take the time to assist beginners in the activity.
Free
Google map of our area
A previous AMC trip in Dec 2017 on the Maryland AT
A previous AMC trip in Dec 2016 when we stayed at this shelter
Meet at a warm location to be determined near the starting point on Friday evening to get organized.
