Grayson Highland/Appalachian Trail Backpacking Pre-Trip and Trip

Enhance your backpacking skills while experiencing the wild ponies of Grayson Highlands and the beautiful Appalachian Trail in Virginia. We will travel together as you hone your backpacking skills during this 5-day backpacking trip with the potential option for a Mount Rogers day, hiking to the tallest point in Virginia at 5,729 feet elevation. Attending the pre-trip meetings on August 12 and 19 are required to participate in the backpacking trip. In the pre-trip meetings, guests will learn to plan their own trip logistics, including meals and determining a route. Due to the remote environment and mileage, backpacking experience and general fitness are recommended.