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Friday camping Rice Fields / Shelter area clean-up

Trip Leader - Christina McIntyre

Trip Date: Friday, Apr 30, 2021
6:00:00 PM - 1:00:00 PM
Max Attendees: 4
Trip Type: Camping Pets:Pets OK
Attendee Restrictions:Open To EveryoneDistance/Difficulty:5 Miles - Moderate
Driving Required:Yes


Description

Hike up to Rice Fields Friday night at 6pm and camp in the shelter area. Spend some time Saturday morning cleaning up the treetop debris from the February ice storm from around the shelter area before hiking back down. The hike is 2.5 miles up to Rice Fields from the Pocahontas Trailhead. Bring your own camping gear or rent from Venture Out. https://recsports.vt.edu/outdooractivities/outdoorrecreation/rentalrates.html


What You Should Bring

Bring hiking backpack, sleeping bag, tent, ground pad. Water, Food (dinner, snacks and breakfast). Utensils and bowl/plate. Trip leader will also have a filter to replenish water for the group.


Pet Instructions/Info

Please only bring a pet if you have camped with them before and they handle it well.


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