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Description: Solo Backpacking, Hiking & Camping with my Dog on the Halfmoon Mountain Loop in West Virginia. GPS Data at sintax77.com For this 2 day, 1 night spring backpacking trip, I’ll be hiking a 10.5 mile loop in the George Washington National Forest. For an easier read & more info, check out my full blog post: sintax77.com/hiking-halfmoon-mountain-camping-backpacking-in-west-virginia No permit is required to camp in the GWNF, but there are rules and regulations regarding backcountry camping. fs.usda.gov/activity/gwj/recreation/camping-cabins/?recid=73539&actid=34 Full GPS track data, including campsites, water sources, etc, for this trip can be downloaded in my blog post above. Trailhead Used: Bucktail Trailhead Parking Lot, N39° 00.834′ W78° 39.841′ 7629 Trout Run Road, Wardensville, WV 26851 The Bucktrail Trailhead parking area has plenty of room for a dozen or so vehicles and even some spots for horse trailers. Trails Used Day 1: Bucktail Trail At the intersection with the Bucktail Cutoff Trail, stay left (north) to stay on the Bucktail Trail. This begins the clockwise loop. Arrive at the footbridge, but don’t cross it. Head right (southeast) along the water to remain on the Bucktail Trail. There are multiple water crossings in the next mile. At the intersection, turn right (southwest) after the fire road gate, and head onto the pink blazed German Wilson Trail. Within a tenth of a mile, there will be the last heavy flowing water crossing. This is the last reliable chance to stock up on water for camp. Just after the water crossing, make a hard left (south) to continue on the German Wilson Trail. Make sure not to stay on the fire road, which continues to bend to the right . At the intersection with the white blazed Halfmoon Lookout Trail, head right (west), towards the summit of Halfmoon Mountain. Just before the summit, there is a spur trail that splits off to the left (south), towards a large camping area. It's also possible to camp up on the actual lookout area, but it is much smaller and more prone to wind. Setup camp Day 1 Mileage: 6.2 miles Day 1 Gross Elevation Gain: 1,878' Trails Used, Day 2: Backtrack out on the Halfmoon Lookout Trail At the intersection with the German Wilson Trail, continue straight (south) to stay on the white blazed Halfmoon Lookout Trail. At the intersection with the yellow blazed Halfmoon Trail, head right (north) towards Trout Run road. At the intersection and large camping area with water, head right (west) on the pink blazed Bucktail Cutoff Trail. At the intersection with the Bucktail trail, head left (west). Return to Bucktail Trailhead Parking Lot. Day 2 Mileage: 4.8 miles Day 2 Gross Elevation Gain: 394' Grand Total Mileage: 11 Miles Grand Total Gross Elevation Gain: 2,272' For printable maps, check out Hiking Upward’s post: hikingupward.com/GWNF/HalfmoonMountain Water treatment info: who.int/water_sanitation_health/dwq/Boiling_water_01_15.pdf Notable Backpacking Gear: EMS Longtrail 70 backpack go.magik.ly/ml/kait Mesh water bottle pockets etsy.com/shop/JustinsUL Outdoor Vitals Dominion 1p Tent bit.ly/2AbgmPP Hammock Gear Burrow 20 Top Quilt hammockgear.com/premium-burrow Budget canister stove amzn.to/2CoxjG5 Zippo Lighter amzn.to/2FBpikz MalloMe Camping Cookware Mess Kit amzn.to/2WKGGbJ Sea to Summit Long Handled Spork amzn.to/2uyl5GJ Sawyer Micro Water Filter amzn.to/2UwepZ6 Sawyer 1 Gallon Water Bladder amzn.to/2TSjSVO Sawyer Inline Adapters amzn.to/2FRwBTB 1/4″ Water Tubing amzn.to/2TRkoTW Sawyer 64 oz Water Bladder amzn.to/2FOeMF8 Garmont Momentum Snow GTX Winter Boots go.magik.ly/ml/kajk EMS Thunderhead Jacket go.magik.ly/ml/jtlo Outdoor Vitals Adventure Jacket, Loftek version bit.ly/2AbgmPP Byer of Maine Tri-Light Camp Stool amzn.to/2GamV9m Olight Wave LED Headlamp amzn.to/2D443Vq Garmin Oregon 650 GPS unit amzn.to/2WFzsps Casio ProTrek PRW-2500 amzn.to/2FPpAmd Denali’s Dog Backpacking Gear: One Tigris Dog Pack amzn.to/2tlodYN Outdoor Master Leash amzn.to/2WMPspS Custom Dog Leash made by viewer Em Fleece Dog Jacket amzn.to/2lPt8Lb Sea to Summit X Bowl amzn.to/2Ie1uoi Dog-Gone Dish – Collapsible Travel Pet Dish Kevlar Tree Straps from Dutchware Gear dutchwaregear.com/product/1-2-kevlar Music (via Artlist): 'Kingdom Come' by Theevs Disclosure: A commission may be earned on some of the links on this post. Want to help support the channel? The next time you're about to do some shopping, go through sintax77.com/Amazon (or bookmark it) & a portion of your session will help support the next trip ...at no additional cost to you! Want a free sticker? Send a SASE to my PO box: Sintax77 PO Box 8163 Wilmington, DE 19803 Business Inquiries: Sintax77.biz@gmail.com