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Sinking Creek Ledges - Triple Crown Prep Hike

Trip Leader - Lance Aileo

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Trip Date: Friday, Apr 17, 2026
4:00:00 PM - 11:00:00 PM
Max Attendees: 25
Trip Type: Dayhike Pets:Pets NOT Allowed
Attendee Restrictions:Open To EveryoneDistance/Difficulty:11 Miles - Moderate
Driving Required:Yes


Description

This hike is to prepare us mentally and physically for hiking the entire Triple Crown loop in a day. For this trip, meet at squires at 4 pm and drive to Upper Craig's Creek Road AT Parking. We will hike 11 miles total and it should take us around 6 hrs. We will be returning at dark, so headlamps should be brought along. This hike is moderate. Not hard, just long.


Location

This spot is along the AT and just a ridge away from Blacksburg.


Driving Directions

Upper Craig's Creek Road AT Parking is 30 mins from Blacksburg.


What You Should Bring

Bring what you will need for the Triple Crown Hike. See that trip's details. (don't bring 3k calories of snacks though)


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