Jay Bowser
Decided to try camping in the middle of January while a winter storm was approaching, and discovered Shortoff while growing the Outbound app- it looked like a perfect fit! Our group started out the hike in the middle of a rainstorm, and hiked an hour and 15 minutes until we found a prime campsite on the ridge, with great trees for hammocks, flat spots for tents, and even a small “cave” to build a fire in away from the rain and wind. After we got camp set up, the rain and wind died down, and we had an amazing evening around the fire while the temperatures dropped from 60° all the way down to 24°. Warning! The winds here are no joke! Check the weather before you go out- and if there’s supposed to be winds, a hammock might be a bad idea. I was definitely wishing I was in a good tent instead of an exposed hammock. Even with the cold temperatures and the rain, Shortoff was an amazing experience and we will definitely be back when the weather is a little nicer!
5.0
Camped on top of Hawksbill again last night, and was reminded why I love coming here. My brother and I hiked up with our Eno's, and there's a handful of great spots with trees for sleeping and open spots for a fire. The 360 view is breathtaking, and there's no better way to wake up then a sunrise over the gorge. If your camping over the weekend I would recommend getting there before dark to make sure you get a great spot.
5.0
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