Outdoor Action Frosh Trip Routes
TRIP: VA Number: 72 ACTIVITY:
hike

LOCATION:
Shenandoahs STATE:
VA
Sunday AT is at end of Panorama driveway, near circle. Hike North on the AT, turn East onto

Pass Mountain Trail. Camp at tarp site next to Pass Mtn Hut. Heads-up: many

through-hikers will probably be using the hut itself; latrines, bearbag poles available at

campsite.

Mileage1:
2

Water1:
bring full chickens from campus, small Spring behind Pass Mountain Hut, 0.2 miles

from the AT.

Campsite1:
Next to Pass Mtn Hut
Monday Hike North on the AT to West on Neighbor Mtn Trail. Steep downhill after Neighbor Mtn

peaks. East on Jeremy's Run Trail. Camp in flat section of trail, about 1.0 mile

from Jct w/ Neighbor Mtn. Start looking for campsite after about 4 stream crossings,

when JRT is E of Jeremy's Run. Campsite not far from trail, off to the right.

Mileage2:
8.5 Evac2:
Route 611 at foot of Jeremy's Run Trail, Shoulder

Water2:
Spring near Byrds Next 4 (possibly dry), Jeremy's Run
Campsite2:
Jeremy's Run, 1.0 mile North of Jct w/ Neighbor Mtn Trail (VA71 in the area)
Tuesday Northeast on Jeremy's Run Trail, East on AT, North on Elkwallow Trail to Mathews Arm-

Elkwallow, to North on Traces Nature Trail (refer to small map on backside of Map 9),

to spur trail to Tuscarora-Overall Run Trail. Camp at jct of Tusc-Overall Run Trail and

cutoff trail to Mathews Arm Campground. Walk 30 yards SE on TORT then bushwhack

perpendicular to trail approx 30 yards to find campsite.

Mileage3:
7 Evac3:
Skyline Drive, mile 21

Water3:
Jeremy's Run, Elkwallow Wayside (WCs too), Mathews Arm
Campsite3:
Jct of Tuscarora-Overall Run Trail and spur trail to Mathews Arm-Elkwallow
Wednes East on Tuscarora-Overall Run Trail, South on AT, East on Piney Branch Trail and

continue on PBT when it veers sharply South, to Jct w/ Hull School Trail. Look for

campsite at SE corner of this Jct; spur trail to tarp sites next to cement post.

Mileage4:
5.5 Evac4:
1. Skyline Drive, mile 22

Water4:
Matthews Arm, Piney River

Campsite4:
Jct of Piney Branch Trail and Hull School Trail
Thursday North on Hull School Trail to NE on Keyser Run Fire Road. Hike North on Route 614

for a bit, past parking lot on left, to North on Little Devils Stairs. Look for campsite on

left just as you approach jct. w/ Keyser Run Fire Road and Pole Bridge Link Road.

Red-flag: LDS is extremely steep and potentially v. hazardous in rain. Recommend N

on KRFR from Hull School if rain.

Mileage5:
4 Evac5:
Skyline Drive, mile 19.4

Water5:
Piney River, Keyser Run

Campsite5:
Near jct of Little Devils Stairs/Pole Bridge Link Trail and Keyser Run Fire Road.
Friday West on Pole Bridge Link Trail to North on Sugarloaf Trail to West on AT. Look for Hogback Overlook parking lot when you cross

Skyline Drive. VA70 will be here too.

Mileage6:
2.5 Total Mileage:
29.5

Return:
Skyline Drive at Mile 21 at Hogback Overlook Parking Lot

Return Stop: 3 Return Bus: 1 Pickup Time: 11:00 AM