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    Posted: 07 Oct 2011 at 9:00am
Originally posted by David

Sorry we all couldn't meet up!  Maybe next year we could throw something together????  It would be nice to meet a few other forum members.
 
I haven't been to Shenandoah since 2007.  I was going to go last year but, ended up just staying longer at the Smoky's due to the weather.  Big Meadows is going to be a new one for me.  I've driven past it 2 or 3 times while driving on Skyline Drive, but never went back to look.  I just guessed it was a...well...BIG MEADOW!  I'm a tress and mountains sort of guy.
 
If anyone has any hints/tips as to a good route/exit to take - I'll be coming up 81.  When I have stayed at Loft Mountain, I just came in the South entrance of the Park.  I seem to remember a low tunnel somewhere on Skyline but, I can't remember if it is North or South of Big Meadows.  (They caution RVs) 
 

I think you are going to love Big Meadows. Don’t let the name fool you as the elevation is 3,500 feet. The land was cleared to house the CCC when Skyline Drive was being built. A lady I visit in a local assisted living facility served food to the workers and was the first civilian to officially cross the drive.

The tunnel is at Thornton Gap, north of Big Meadows. I believe the clearance in 12’ 8”. We have been through it with and without risers, no problem.

Our favorite site is E-185 because of the fantastic view. At night you can see the lights in the valley. It does get rather windy on the sites overlooking the valley.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Oct 2011 at 4:27pm
Sorry we all couldn't meet up!  Maybe next year we could throw something together????  It would be nice to meet a few other forum members.
 
I haven't been to Shenandoah since 2007.  I was going to go last year but, ended up just staying longer at the Smoky's due to the weather.  Big Meadows is going to be a new one for me.  I've driven past it 2 or 3 times while driving on Skyline Drive, but never went back to look.  I just guessed it was a...well...BIG MEADOW!  I'm a tress and mountains sort of guy.
 
If anyone has any hints/tips as to a good route/exit to take - I'll be coming up 81.  When I have stayed at Loft Mountain, I just came in the South entrance of the Park.  I seem to remember a low tunnel somewhere on Skyline but, I can't remember if it is North or South of Big Meadows.  (They caution RVs) 
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Its too bad I can't squeeze in a trip at that time, Shenandoah is only about 4 hours from me.  I've backpacked there a few times but haven't been there in probably 12 years.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Oct 2011 at 7:17am
If all goes to plan, I'll be leaving that morning.  It's about a 12 hour drive back to Indiana.  This time, I plan to stop somewhere in West Virginia overnight (making it 2 - 6 hour drives).  12 hours "in the saddle" is a bit much.
 
The E loop was pretty full when I booked a few months ago.  There were none along the outer edge.....where I wanted.
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Posts: 130 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Oct 2011 at 11:17pm
Friday the 21st?  If so, that's when we are arriving, although we'll be in D loop.  There weren't enough spots open on E for everyone we have going.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Oct 2011 at 6:30pm
Just got back from a weekend of dry camping Smile and dug out my reservations..........
 
Smoky Mts. - Elkmont - Friday thru Tues - B loop
Shenandoah - Big Meadows - Tues thru Fri - E loop
 
Fri & Sat ?????  Undecided
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Big Meadows is pretty nice.  E-loop is where most of the premier spots are, but the bathrooms are nicer on the other loops.  We'll be there, in D loop this time, we just stayed in E-loop this past weekend.

Sounds like I'll probably be missing you by a day or less in the same campground though.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Sep 2011 at 2:09pm
Perhaps, by then, it will be safe.....either before of after Dixie and I have run amok LOL.
 
I forgot to mention that I will be giving Big Meadows a try.  A couple of our fellow members like it and posted some nice pictures.  I have done Loft Mountain, in the past....it's OK; not really good or bad.
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Posts: 130 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Sep 2011 at 12:42pm
Ah, we are also mid-October, but definitely not mid week.  We are a Friday-Sunday deal ourselves..
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