Pleasant is unquestionably one of the jewels in Virginia's Blue Ridge crown. Hope you both enjoy the hike and see you on another hike in the not-too-distant future. Hi I’d like to be on the waitlist after Betsy. Meet us at the McDonald’s in Lovingston VA, that were we all are going to meet up. The scouts had a good fire going. Mt. I can easily fit 2 riders, so long as you don’t mind your gear being stored in the bed of the truck. Bump. Well, there’s no better time then in the gorgeous Virginia fall weather. Mt. Hey Betsy, Also I don’t think bears are a huge problem at Cole Mtn but I plan to bring enough rope to hang a bear bag at night–after all there could be hungry raccoons or skunks too! Again, sorry for missing the boat yesterday, I know that is annoying when people don’t show up. We’ll visit Cold Mountain again, maybe in the summer or perhaps in the fall when the leaves change color. my pack weighs 20lbs!!! 9am? Sure sorry I missed you guys, I didn’t see Richard’s message until I was in Amherst. Sorry you couldn’t make it. Mount Pleasant Trail is a 6.3 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Vesuvius, Virginia that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. Sheljinamk and Jlthomas109, could you please add your name to your profile? There were two sites near the west vista and two near the east vista. Send us an email and we'll get back to you ASAP! I enjoyed meeting everyone I hadn’t hiked with before, it was fun. …and the most significant fire damage we noted was to the trees at the southwest edge of the bald. There is a large campfire ring so we can make a nice fire. Not a big deal but make sure you throw your rain gear or a poncho in your pack. Glad you made it home ok. Hi! We will begin by heading to the campsite to set up camp. Thanks for organizing, Joe! Also Jlthomas109 and Melody, could you please add a profile picture? Were you able to get a fire going? Hey you, that’s right you. The campsite is only about 1.5 miles into the trail. Hi Stacey, Wet and wild day dodging extreme trailrunners and hydrating from the outside in! Pleasant. Weather looks perfect so we are go for launch. Just scheduled a small surgery on the day before the trip so thinking I should probably not try to go backpacking with stitches and open wounds My loss is your gain! -Kim. Cold Mountain includes stunning high mountain meadows and open balds with 360 views of the surround countryside. I was really looking forward to it. Maybe I’m just really tired, will give it a go next time. So make sure you bring enough to drink, cook dinner and breakfast, make coffee, etc. You can find a good checklist of backpacking supplies on REI’s website. If the beauty of sleeping under the full moon with great people isn’t enough to entice you, it is also the night we fall back with our clocks, so we get an extra hour of sleep , Day 2 we will pack up camp and hike the rest of the Cold Mountain loop to include the meadow at the summit before heading back to Richmond. Allen is working again so I will have to bring Abby Dog with me. Total mileage for day 1 = 7 miles (but only 1.5 with full packs on). Hope to catch you another time. She has camped before and she did very good sleeping in our little tent. Pleasant. Each knob has spectacular views from rocky outcrops. The tree survived, though the fire came close to some of the picnicking and camping areas. We chose a spring-like February day to make the journey. Either way, if you could go ahead and cancel now so that someone who really wants to go can sign up that would be great. Elevation around 1300′. Judging by the nasty rain on the way home we made a good decision. I just tried to change it, but couldn’t get it to work. Thanks to everyone who came out. The Mount Pleasant National Scenic Area also contains areas that may develop the characteristics of old growth forests. Hiked back to the car this morning to make it a 19 mile lariat. Thank you intrepid Trailblazers for toughing this one out. Interestingly, the fire damage appeared to affect only one side of the trees. Coupled with nearby Cold Mountain, the views and hiking in this part of the mountains are second to none even though they receive fewer visitors than the popular trails in Shenandoah National Park to the north. Almost-Super Full ‘Beaver Moon’ Will Shine Brighter Than Usual Over the Weekend! Have a question or comment? Not sure my Focus can make it to this trail. The campsite is only about 1.5 miles into the trail. or Cole Mt. lol, I have a Jeep Cherokee to drive and can have two passengers if anyone needs a lift.
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