Maupin Field

Maupin Field shelter is one end of a fabulous loop that can be taken around and than up and over Three Ridges Mountain. Descend the wild and beautiful Mau-Haw trail featuring a nice creek and some waterfalls. Regain the Appalachian trail above the Tye River and climb Three Ridges from the South. Maupin Field shelter can be accessed by the Appalachian Trail from Reids Gap or via a mellow fire roa... Maupin Field shelter is one end of a fabulous loop that can be taken around and than up and over Three Ridges Mountain. Descend the wild and beautiful Mau-Haw trail featuring a nice creek and some waterfalls. Regain the Appalachian trail above the Tye River and climb Three Ridges from the South. Maupin Field shelter can be accessed by the Appalachian Trail from Reids Gap or via a mellow fire road from Love Gap. It's a wonderful group camping site and the section of Appalachian Trail heading up the three ridges is fantastic any time of year.

Note that the hiker hostel "Rusty's Hard Time Hollow" is nearby; he is open to all AT hikers. From Maupin Field Shelter turn left on fire road, just north of the shelter, 1.2 miles to Blue Ridge Parkway and south on BRP it's a short walk to the hostel. Rusty's gravel driveway with gray pipe gate is on the left at BRP mile 16.7. All hikers are welcome. The hollow is a primitive, 19 acre, back-to-ba... Note that the hiker hostel "Rusty's Hard Time Hollow" is nearby; he is open to all AT hikers. From Maupin Field Shelter turn left on fire road, just north of the shelter, 1.2 miles to Blue Ridge Parkway and south on BRP it's a short walk to the hostel. Rusty's gravel driveway with gray pipe gate is on the left at BRP mile 16.7. All hikers are welcome. The hollow is a primitive, 19 acre, back-to-basics Appalachian mountain farm and includes bunk houses, a springhouse, outhouse and rainwater shower. Keep in mind that the hollow is Rusty's home. Donations are appreciated. He also has some free snacks and cold drinks.