[K3CAL] Knob Mountain Summit on the Air w/ QRP

[N3AE]

I think Knob Mt is inside Shenandoah National Park boundaries, so that road on the map is probably nothing more than a fire road and is probably gated. 

I found two hiking guides which describe the route to the top, plus a loop back to the starting spot through the valley below, along Jeremy's Run. 

http://midatlantichikes.com/knobmt.htm 


http://www.backpacker.com/trips/virginia/shenandoah-national-park/shenandoah-national-park-knob-mountain-loop/ 

This is likely to be a cold experience in Nov or Dec. When you have to use a star drill and hammer to make a hole for your tent stakes, its a bit brisk (I've done it). 


Shawn 
----- Original Message -----

From: "Eric Christensen" <eric at christensenplace.us> 
To: k3cal at mailman.qth.net 
Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2015 8:32:09 AM 
Subject: Re: [K3CAL] Knob Mountain Summit on the Air w/ QRP 

On Saturday, August 15, 2015 08:52:11 PM Les Silva via K3CAL wrote: 
> I would like to participate In a supporting roll. I am picturing me back at 
> the cabin with a Hot Brandy. Sort of the St. Bernard with the brandy cask 
> for emergency purposes. I don't think I could make the trek to the top. 

I believe you can drive to the ridge top and hike along the ridge to the 
summit. This wouldn't be from Steve's cabin but you could look down and wave 
it it. I'm assuming that Steve's 90-minute trek was up the side of the 
mountain from his place. Reading the notes of other activators I think you 
can park at the top and hike 1/2 mile or so in. Or maybe I'm thinking of 
another place? 

--Eric 
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