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**Starting & Ending Point** \- Humpback Rocks Picnic Area \(Milepost 8\.4\) **Distance/Elev Gain/Rating** \- 6\.2 Miles/1\,300'/ Moderate **Hike Map** \- Both the plan view and elevation section view is posted in the pictures\. **Meeting Times** \- 8:30 am for carpooling from Pro Re Nata\. 9:00 am for meeting at the trailhead\. **Hike Details** \- This is an out & back from Humpback Rocks Picnic Area to Humpback Rocks along the AT\. There is a nice lookout of the Wintergreen area about 2 miles into the hike and of course the view from Humpback Rocks\. **Conditions** \- This is going to be a late spring hike with a both a moderate distance and elevation gain of 1\,300'\. Note the warmer weather likely this time of year\. Monitor the weather and properly dress for the weather conditions\. Suggest layers of clothing and proper gear for variable weather conditions\. **Suggestions On What To Bring** \- Broken in Hiking Boots\, Trekking Poles\, Lunch/Snacks\, Adequate Water/Electrolytes\, First Aid Kit\, Good Day Pack\, Bug Spray\, Layers of Clothing **Carpooling** \- We will be car pooling from Pro Re Nata brewery\. If folks want to carpool from Charlottesville to Pro Re Nata\, please communicate with each other directly to work out a carpooling plan\. ***Leave in time to be at Pro Re Nata by 8:30 AM.*** **Meeting At Trailhead** \- If you are going to meet at the trailhead\, PLEASE LET ME KNOW IN ADVANCE and arrive at the trailhead by no later than 9:00 AM\. Stay to the right and go to the far end of the picnic area where the trail starts\. **After Hike Option** \- Your favorite beverage & snack at Pro Re Nata or Blue Mountain Brewery