Standing Indian Shelter to Big Spring Shelter - Moderate except Albert Mountain, strenuous
14.4 miles in 10 hours
We left the shelter at 7:45 a.m. after an uneventful and restful night. We had a short uphill to reach the summit of Standing Indian Mountain then started down to Beech Gap. It was relatively easy like “a walk in the park” with lots of switchbacks and trails on the crest of the mountain under shade. The weather was cool and pleasant. Beech Gap is a beautiful stopping point with large Beech trees and a large, nice camping area. Although we needed water, we decided not to trek downhill ¼ mile from Beech Gap to get it, hoping we would find some on the trail. In fact, we did find a couple of very nice springs directly on the trail as we went north just a short distance.
14.4 miles in 10 hours
We left the shelter at 7:45 a.m. after an uneventful and restful night. We had a short uphill to reach the summit of Standing Indian Mountain then started down to Beech Gap. It was relatively easy like “a walk in the park” with lots of switchbacks and trails on the crest of the mountain under shade. The weather was cool and pleasant. Beech Gap is a beautiful stopping point with large Beech trees and a large, nice camping area. Although we needed water, we decided not to trek downhill ¼ mile from Beech Gap to get it, hoping we would find some on the trail. In fact, we did find a couple of very nice springs directly on the trail as we went north just a short distance.
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| Beech Gap, Elevation 4460' |
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| View from Timber Ridge Trail, Elevation 4700' |
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| Beautiful violets could be seen all along the trail. |