FKT: Anthony Wolosik - AT Roller Coaster: VA 7 - US 50 (VA) - 2023-04-22

Athletes
Route variation
out & back
Multi-sport
No
Gender category
Male
Style
Self-supported
Start date
Finish date
Total time
5h 48m 23s
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Started at the Snickers gap lot, right next to the trailhead heading south, turned around on the Rt 50 shoulder, and then headed north back to the Snickers gap lot touching the trailhead sign. Anytime I do the out and back, I'll stash water at the trail intersection of the AT and Ashby Gap just north of Rt 50 along Blue Ridge Mountain Rd. Got lucky after I touched the Rt 50 shoulder and climbed back up to my water stash as there were some day hikers rolling through... filled my flasks and they took the rest and kindly took the empty jug to throw away. Didn't have to worry about carrying an empty gallon jug back with me, or stopping at the Ashby Gap trail access point on my drive home. Post rollercoaster burrito and beer at Bear Chase are a must!