"Lee 333 Challenge" Hike all the trails in the George Washington National Forest Lee Ranger District: November 26, 2017

The "Lee 333 Challenge"

Intersection of Sidewinder and Mudhole Gap Trails

This blog chronicles the hikes I've completed in the "Lee 333 Challenge". I haven't set a challenge deadline because I can't dedicate myself 100% to it. However, if the SNAP500 (or SHEN500) can be done in one year, I don't see any reason why a dedicated enthusiast couldn't complete the "Lee 333" in under a year also.

Today's Hike:
     Distance: 3.79 mi
     Time: 2:05
     Ascent: 795ft
     PATC Difficulty: 78

Lee 333 Progress Summary:
     Trails: 7 of 114
     Trail Miles: 25.6 of 339.22 miles
     Hiked Miles: 38.52 mi

Today's hike was a nice uneventful day with perfect weather. I'm just easing myself back into hiking again. It's going to take a while to get my climbing legs back into shape. This loop, just under 4 miles, was just the thing to get me out there again and at the same time complete one of the 114 trails in the Lee 333 (Sidewinder).

     A note on the "Ascent" and "PATC difficulty" numbers above: I'm using the GPS on my Android phone now but I'm not sure how accurate these numbers are yet. I'll bring my Garmin next time to compare the results. I think the Garmin is more accurate but I'm not using it anymore since the Android ViewRanger app. is easier to use and has a bigger screen. BTW: I've already downloaded all the maps for the Lee Ranger District so don't need a network signal to use it. FYI: I have 5 extra cell phone batteries with me and a paper map.

   The yellow dot on the map below was supposed to be a trail to the "Glass House" cabin but I couldn't find the trail. On a later date, I'll rent the cabin and hike up to Mudhole Gap to find the intersection. I know there's one there because the PATC cabin description says there is one.