Rock Gap to Albert Mountain - Sat, Jun 25 2016

Rock Gap to Albert Mountain

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Standing Indian area, near Franklin, NC

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jun 25 2016 8:00 am >> Sat, Jun 25 2016 8:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, Jun 22 2016 6:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jun 24 2016 6:00 pm

Event Duration:

per itinerary

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

12 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Dorothea
Eva

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This is an in-and-out hike on the AT from Rock Gap to Albert Mountain. The hike falls between a D4 and D5 in level of difficulty: D5 for the distance, and D4 for the elevation gain; we gain 2100 ft gradually over 6 miles on largely non-rocky terrain. Hiking time is 5-6 hours, to which we add however long we spend on the tower taking in the 360-degree view and eating lunch.

The trail runs along a ridge for much of the way, so we may have a breeze. In these mountains it is usually 15-20 degrees cooler than in the city.

The photo gives an idea of what the view looks like from Albert Tower (sorry it is out of season). Since I plan to lead the Siler-Waya hike in the near future, I will describe what you see by way of a preview. Following the horizon from left to right, the first peak you see is Siler; a ridge from there descends into the valley, so shift your gaze to the horizon again farther into the distance and the next peak is Winespring. The girder intervenes, and the next peak, actually more of a bump, is Waya.

Eva will coordinate the carpool at the Indian Trail park & ride; I will join the group at the Clayton Ingles (which has a Starbucks).

We'lll have supper after the hike, either at the Lazy Hiker brewpub in Franklin or at Rumor Hazit (with outdoor seating) in Clayton, depending on the group's preference. We should be back in Atlanta by 8:00-8:30.

Required Items to Bring:

broken-in hiking boots

2 or 3 bottles water

lunch

bag for dirty boots, if you are riding in someone else’s car

Recommended Items to Bring:
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hiking poles

spare t-shirt

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From the Indian Trail park & ride, take I-85 North. After 11 miles bear left to take I-985 North. This road will change to GA 365, US 441, and US 23. Stay on it for 75 miles, then stop at the Ingles in Clayton for a pit-stop and to meet Dorothea. Once back on the 441, it is 21 miles to Franklin. Make a left onto US 64 West and travel 10 miles, then turn left on to S.R. 1448 (Old US 64). Continue on S.R. 1448 to Wallace Gap and turn right, following the sign to Standing Indian Campground. After half a mile look for Parking at Rock Gap on your left. We'll be driving on paved road the entire way.

Travel time: 1.5 hours to Clayton + 45 minutes to the trailhead at Rock Gap

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

248Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $99.20 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Notes:

If you have not recently completed comparable AOC hikes, I will be contacting you to determine whether this is the right hike for you

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