Skyline cruise October 13th and 14th

Subject: Re: Skyline cruise October 13th and 14th Thu Aug 02, 2007 9:15 pm

either way for me. if camping i have to find a way to bring a lot more crap though.

Subject: On behalf of Greg Knoll Fri Aug 03, 2007 12:51 pm

Saw your stuff on the page, but am not supposed to post to groups from work... I have some things though - There are 3 campgrounds in the park, or we might be able to coordinate with the NPS for backwoods permits and access to the fire roads which would result in free camping in the wilderness.

A good middle point for the day is hawksbill - just south of the 212 crossover, it is the highest point on the drive, and last year was host to t mated pairs of peregrine falcons. it is a .25 mile hike to the summit from the road. Also at the same point is the entrance to white oak canyon, the cedar ridge trail, and the weakly hollow fire road (many pools for swimming, nice 4 hour round trip hike. About 2 miles further south is big meadows campground. A great place to camp overnight. We should check for campsite availability when you get to the park. Also note, it is $7 of a week pass at the park entrance, or $30 for an annual pass that gets you in all year. Also, there is a camp store and other facilities near big meadows, and also a nice short drive down the west side of into the Shenandoah river valley. Along the pass on the way down there is a motel (creek side inn if memory serves) that has reasonable rates for those that would be interested in staying the night but not camping outside.

The whole drive parallels the Appalachian Trail but the most interesting hikes are invariably up and down the mountains instead of along the ridge as the AT tends to do.

For those interested in an overnight, old rag mountain is just south east of the 212 crossover, and is rated as one of the top hikes in the Eastern USA. It is a 7 hour hike though and goes through a cave, breaks tree line and tops our with a rock scramble to some giant boulders then winds down the weakly hollow fire road back to the car. One more note - not recommended during fall season - leaf viewers will make the drive into a huge traffic jam.
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Subject: Re: Skyline cruise October 13th and 14th Fri Aug 03, 2007 1:18 pm

I've been following this thread closely because I've allways wanted to cruise skyline drive, I've seen pictures and read stories but since most of my travels around the USA has been in a semi there are some roads you just aren't allowed on, Skyline being one of them.

Sept is bad for me I have 2 weddings, a run with another club, Big Dogs has there Main Jambo and there was some talk about making a trek to Tellico in Tenn.

October before the leaf watchers parade through there and before it gets cold. When it gets cold I get busier, but if things work out I'll be on my schedule,.

I hope we can plan this out, I like the idea of a picnic and seeing as many members attend as possible. I'm thinking something like:

THE 1st ANNUAL MARYLAND ROCK RAIDERS SKYLINE PICNIC !!

Just my thoughts,
Scott

Subject: Re: Skyline cruise October 13th and 14th Fri Aug 03, 2007 1:52 pm

What an awesome idea.
We'd love to come as a family and can camp.
Just depends on the weekend.
I think we have something for labor day - too early anyway and weekend of October 12.
Thanks.
-Jessie sdsfhhgdigdhfo

Subject: Re: Skyline cruise October 13th and 14th Fri Aug 03, 2007 1:58 pm

Tico
is there a poling function with the board? maybe create a poll listing the weekends in sept and october and have everyone pick what they would be availible - hopefully theres a function to allow multiple answers per person. run it for a week and it will practically set the date for us - or at least show which is best for most.

Subject: Re: Skyline cruise October 13th and 14th Fri Aug 03, 2007 3:01 pm

1st weekend in Oct (oct 6-7) is the KGB benefit Krawlin for Kids. I will be attending that. 2nd, 3rd, and 4th weekend in october is open.

Subject: Re: Skyline cruise October 13th and 14th Fri Aug 03, 2007 11:29 pm

hey bill i'm going to wait to put in my vote i need to figure out a couple of things. There is no rush people we have time to figure it out. Thanks for the input greg.
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Subject: Re: Skyline cruise October 13th and 14th Sat Aug 04, 2007 12:39 am

There is a poll now listed at the biggining of this thread, please us it, so that we can decide the best course of action. We know we wont please everyone but we put it to a vote, so majority rules. You have a voice, say your piece!
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Subject: Re: Skyline cruise October 13th and 14th Thu Aug 16, 2007 1:03 am

OK,let's get this subject moving again or something. We need a date for this activity, that means we need more input....
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Subject: Re: Skyline cruise October 13th and 14th Thu Aug 16, 2007 3:14 pm

I'm up for whatever the mass wants to do. everyone else can vote. Since this is going to be a simple ride I would say we have a late start between 10-11am that way we can have lunch while up in the mountains. I plan on stoping at subway and getting drinks and subs. The road will be crowded if we go in peak times but some time in late september should be fun and still warm. With the shortage in rain some of the trees are already changing.
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Subject: Re: Skyline cruise October 13th and 14th Tue Aug 28, 2007 12:03 pm

Something to think about. This is a popular destination in the fall and camp grounds and hotels will be filling fast.

Subject: Re: Skyline cruise October 13th and 14th Thu Sep 06, 2007 4:50 pm

tick tock tick tock...........1st weekend is the KGB event 3rd weekend is crawlin for the cure(breast cancer research) and since I too like boobies and will likely be attending the 2nd weekend is best for me for this trip.

Subject: Re: Skyline cruise October 13th and 14th Thu Sep 06, 2007 6:08 pm

I can belive we only got 7 people to vote on this out of 90 some folks. What'a up?
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Subject: Re: Skyline cruise October 13th and 14th Thu Sep 06, 2007 6:15 pm

second weekend sounds good, lets make it happen.
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Subject: Re: Skyline cruise October 13th and 14th Thu Sep 06, 2007 7:43 pm

whats the date picked?