Triple Crown: Backpack Trip

Type of Outing: Backpack
When: FRI 8/15/2025 3:00 PM
Signup Deadline: 8/14/2025 5:00 pm
Leader: C.T. Finney
Distance: 23 miles
Difficulty: R-78, Strenuous
Elevation Gain: 5,538 ft.
Description: Description: Please join me for a weekend of backpacking along the AT on Virginia’s famous Triple Crown. Our backpack will feature 2.5 days and 2 nights. We will arrange our cars for a shuttle, beginning at the Andy Kay parking lot below Tinker’s Cliff and ending at the Dragon’s Tooth trailhead and parking area. Our itinerary is outlined as follows – Day 1: Arrive at Dragon’s Tooth Parking Area by 3PM; shuttle to Andy Kay; hike Tinker’s Cliff and camp along Tinker’s Mountain. Water source at Catawba Creek and/or Tinker Cliffs. Day 2: Leave camp; hike from Tinker’s Cliff to McAfee Knob; camp at McAfee Knob. Water source at Cambell Shelter. Day 3: Hike from McAfee Knob to Dragon’s Tooth and return to cars in parking area. Water refills available at Catawba Mountain & John Spring shelters. Shuttle logistics and carpool information will be sent out closer to time of the trip. Pets are welcome, but must be kept on a leash.
Max Participants: 10