THORNTON GAP AND BUCK HOLLOW TRAIL

Join us on this historic 12.1 mile two-day hike along portions of the Appalachian Trail!

We will meet at the Orange Line Metro Parking Lot – Vienna Fairfax GMU stop – location in Fairfax, VA and drive for approximately 1 hour and 30 to 40 minutes to the trailhead from this location.

Our hike will take us down the historic Appalachian Trail where we will stop to enjoy the many breathtaking vistas along the way. At the end of the day, we will set up camp, relax, enjoy dinner while reflecting on the first day’s hike. We will spend the night in ultralight high-quality tents.

The next morning we will enjoy breakfast, break camp and begin the final 5 to 6 miles to end our hike.

Miles: 12.1 miles

Elevation Gain: 3,103.7 ft

Rated: Moderate

PRIVATE TOURS AVAILABLE – WEEKENDS ONLY – MINIMUM 4 PEOPLE.

CALL OR EMAIL TO SCHEDULE.

MEETING LOCATION

We will meet at the Metro Orange Line Vienna Fairfax GMU Parking Lot at 6:30 am

INCLUDED

Professional Guide Service
Food preparation along the trail
High quality tents
Tent Set up, take Down

NOT INCLUDED

Personal clothing, equipment and or gear

Food and Water

Sleeping bag and pad
Toiletries
Transportation
Park fee

CLOTHING (No Cotton):

1. Hiking pants (REI, Northface or equal)
2. Hiking shirt
3. Smartwool socks and sock liners
4. Gortex hiking boots
5. Hat
6. Rain jacket with pit zips (Marmot Precip or equal)
7. Rain pants with full zip (Marmot Precip or equal)
8. Smartwool base layer pants and shirt with zip neck (Fall, Winter, Spring)
9. Medium weight fleece pants and shirt with zip neck (Winter)
10. Softshell windproof jacket (Fall, Winter, Spring)
11. Down parka (Winter)
12. Down pants (Winter)
13. Gloves (Fall, Winter, and Spring)
14. Down gloves or mittens (Winter)
15. Warm hat (Fall, Winter, Spring)

GEAR:

1. Back Pack (large enough to carry all items)
2. Adjustable Trekking Poles
3. Two liters of water
4. Headlamp with extra batteries
5. Personal Toiletries
6. Personal first aid kit
7. Bug spray – sunscreen
8. Hand warmers (Winter)
9. Sleeping bag (Minimum 20-degree bag Spring/Fall, 0 Degree Down for Winter, 40-degree bag for summer)
10. Sleeping Pad
11. Headlamp and batteries

12. Freeze dried food: 2 Lunches – 1 Dinner – 1 Breakfast 13. Snacks 14. Two full 1 liter water bottles

PRIVATE TOURS AVAILABLE – WEEKENDS ONLY – MINIMUM 2 PEOPLE.

CALL OR EMAIL TO SCHEDULE.