Well for my Birthday this year I requested a family camping trip to Damascus, VA. The request met some resistance, but eventually the two older children helped pressure the wife into going.
The plan was to pull the trailer up to the camp site full of bikes and camping gear, set up around 6ish Friday night, and start our trip down the Creeper Trail on Sat Morning.
We did not get up to the campsite until 9:30pm on Friday. We were however lucky enough to grab one of the first come, first serve sites with electricity and water.
Logan immediately started building a fire while Heather and I started unpacking and setting up the trailer. We were actually able to get the 6x12 cargo trailer set up with 1-mattress, 1-cot, 1-play-pen, and 1- sleeping pad to sleep the whole family comfortably. We put an electric unit heater in there and it kept the temps rather comfortable.
The next morning we took our time getting breakfast and loading the trailer for our trip to the top of the Creeper Trail, White Top.
Once there we unpacked and started our journey. The trail was a hit. The leaves were in peak color, temperatures were good, and the sky was blue. Unbelievably, Heather has requested that we do this every year now. That's success!
This is the only picture of Logan on the trail because he would not stay back with the caravan.
Hannah and Eli at the ice cream shop around Mile 11.Definitely one of my favorite pictures!!!
Coming around the mountain.
Check out that monster hat!
Sunday morning I was able to get a little ride in around the campsite. There are some pretty good trails around Beartree.
Coming around the mountain.
Check out that monster hat!
Sunday morning I was able to get a little ride in around the campsite. There are some pretty good trails around Beartree. The trail head is located inside the campsite. Trail goes straight up to the ridge, for some great views and ridge trail riding, and then there are multiple options to make the ride as long or short as you want. Iron Mountain 100 is done in this location. I lucked up and picked the trail that bombed down to the road, the long way. Nice finish to a great weekend. Perfect Birthday Gift.
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