On an overcast day with mist rolling through the woods, we embarked upon a ramble through Lothlorien Shenandoah National Park on Big Flat Mountain Loop.
I’m headed for a hike that’s not crowded
Sincerest apologies to Harry McClintock
Without a water fountain
So come with me, we’ll go and see
The Big Flat Loop in the Mountains
Avoiding the covid crowds, we started around 9am and succeeding in seeing few people.
Total distance: 5.99 mi
Max elevation: 3315 ft
Min elevation: 2805 ft
Total climbing: 1645 ft
Total descent: -1645 ft
Average speed: 2.62 mi/h
Total time: 03:30:08
Max elevation: 3315 ft
Min elevation: 2805 ft
Total climbing: 1645 ft
Total descent: -1645 ft
Average speed: 2.62 mi/h
Total time: 03:30:08



We had an amphibian and MANY SPIDERS as companions. The spiderwebs were very impressive and all dripped with dewy jewels.
Mr. Toad Spider Craft






Stats
Distance | 6 miles |
Elevation Gain | 1645 feet |
Total Time | 3 hours, 30 minutes |
Average Pace | 23 minutes per mile / 2.6 mph |
Recording
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/big-flat-mountain-loop-via-appalachian-trail-8a36dfc