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Trip details, planning, and discussion for the USAF 50 Summits Challenge hike of Spruce Knob, WV.

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Spruce knob route

8/10/2014

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GPS route - spruce knob hike

8/10/2014

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Rough GPS route for the 2-day hike and summit.  Points are not exact...
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Seneca Creek Falls

8/10/2014

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Spruce Knob Summit Route Details

8/9/2014

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Here is the route for the West Virginia Summit!  this will encompass two days of hiking, up to 20 miles, and 3500 feet of elevation gain! 

Route Description:
1. Parking - (38.71179, -79.54994): Area has 10 spots for vehicles
2. First Day - 7 miles 
  • Seneca Creek Trail (TR 515) --> Horton Trail (TR 530) --> Judy Springs Trail (TR 512)
  • Waterfalls and fairly easy day
  • Camp at Judy Springs or at Seneca Falls



3. Second Day - 12 miles (Get ready for excellent views) 
  • Judy Springs trail (TR 512) --> Horton Trail (TR 530) --> High Meadows trail (TR 564) --> Lumberjack Trail (TR 534) --> Huckleberry Trail (TR 533) --> Summit!!!!
  • Expect to shuttle back to parking from the summit.  Will preposition a vehicle.
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Leave No Trace

6/19/2014

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West Virginia Summiters - Expect to pack out everything we pack in on this trip.  Unless there are designated areas for trash and restrooms, please bring it out
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WV Summit gear list

6/19/2014

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Recommended Hiking/Camping Gear List:
- All gear is participants responsibility.  Trip leader will have first aid kit and emergency communication device 

- Tent: recommend group tents if participants know each other, else 2-person, Bivy, or 1-person

- Sleeping bag and pad

- Backpack and rain cover

- Rain gear

- Good hiking boots/gaiters and/or water sandals (will be crossing Seneca Creek 6-8 times)    

- Socks

- At least 1x insulating layer if the temperatures drop

- Hat/Sunglasses

- Sunscreen and bug repellent (Mosquitos and tick repellant)

- Bring water (Bottles, Bladder, etc) and purification system (i.e. iodine tabs, purifier)
   - Can refill water along Seneca Creek

- Camping stove (i.e. Jetboil, MSR), fuel and food/snacks

- Utensils

- Camera

- Head lamp or flashlight

- Personal hygiene and first aid items

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