Tips And Tricks To Do A Backpack Trip To Mount Rogers

Posted by David Clarx on April 20th, 2021

Mount Rogers is the highest point in Virginia 5729 feet above sea level. It is a destination loved by adventure loves. People go for hiking to Mount Rogers.

The things you need to carry when you are visiting Mount Rogers are:

• A water bottle to stay hydrated.
• Munchies like chocolates, dry fruits or energy bars to keep you energized.
• A backpack to store all the necessary items that you might need while hiking.
• Trekking shoes or hiking books for comfortable trekking.
• A SWISS knife or any sharp object. It is very useful and a necessary thing to carry.
• A flashlight or torchlight comes handy in case it gets dark so you can find the way.
• A hand sanitizer is mandatory for you get to touch a lot of places and your hands catch a lot of germs.
• Trek pants or trousers are a good thing to wear while trekking or hiking as they are comfortable and quick dry fabric dries out quickly after you pass a river. A cargo pants helps hold a lot of stud in its multiple pockets so that you can access them quickly.
• A cap or a hat will save you from the scorching heat of the sun if you are trekking in the day time. It will also save you from the sunburn.
• Sunscreens or sun blocks and a lip balm these things will protect you from the uv rays coming from the sun and prevent sunburns. A lip balm will help hydrate your lips as they get dry and chapped due to temperature changes.
• A trek route or map helps you keep the track of the way so you don’t get lost.
• A medical kit or a mini first aid kit is necessary that has basic medicines and bandages that you or someone might need on the way.
• A hiking pole for some support on the uneven surfaces.
• A power bank in case your phone’s battery dies.
• A camera or smartphone to capture the beautiful sceneries.
• A smart watch or fitness tracker to track your steps and heartbeat.

Activities you can do in Mount Rogers:

• Rowland creek falls- It is a beautiful fall very near to mount rogers 3 miles round trip. You’ll get a serene view at the Rowland creek falls.
• Virginia Creeper trail- It is a 34 miles trail and 17 miles are forests. You can rent a bike to explore this beautiful trail.
• Camping- You can do camping in Mount Rogers. There are 11 camping grounds including 4 horse grounds.
• Picnicking- Most of the campgrounds have picnic spots.
• White-top Summit- It is a second highest peak in Virginia and the views are surreal on a clear day.
• Raven Cliff Furnace- It is a 1 mile walk round trip to witness the remnants of old iron ore furnace.
• Wythe Shooting Range- It is a place for shooters who enjoy shooting activities with pistols and rifles.
• Blueberry picking- You can enjoy blueberry picking on a pine mountain in the month of August.
• Take the look at the night sky- Look for open places to enjoy the view and sit under the stars. They look breathtakingly beautiful at night.
• Camp Under the stars- You don’t need to stay in campgrounds to camp under the stars.
• Wildlife Views- You can always look for footprints of bear, deer, raccoon etc.
• Bear-tree Beach- You can swim in the ocean, play in sand, enjoy sunbath and relax.
• Visit the beautiful seven sisters trail.
• Motorcycle riding- You can take a motorcycle ride to trails on the Iron mountain Damascus to skulls gap.

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