Stanley Gap Trail, Rocky Mtn, and Flat Creek Loop - Sat, Apr 29 2017

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Stanley Gap Trail, Rocky Mtn, and Flat Creek Loop


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: South of Blue Ridge, GA   Hike: Stanley Gap Trail, Rocky Mtn, and Flat Creek Loop  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Apr 29 2017  9:30 am >> Sat, Apr 29 2017 5:30 pm  (Carpool Departure: 9:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Thu, Apr 27 2017 8:08 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Apr 28 2017 8:08 pm
Event Duration:8 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:7.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Mark
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 3 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

This hike is located on the north side of the Rich Mountain Wilderness Area. Beginning on the Stanley Gap Trail at Deep Gap we will ascend alongside Davenport mountain afterwhich the trail follows a high ridge. Along this trail there are some good views to the south of the Flat Creek Valley and Big Bald Mountain. After about 1.8 miles we will connect with the Benton MacKaye trail, which shares the same path as the Stanley Creek Trail for the next section. From this point we hike south about a mile to the summit of Rocky Mountain where we will stop for lunch. We will then head south on the trail just a short distance until we leave the trail and hike a short (~ 3/4 mile) but extremely steep downhill off-trail section to connect to the Flat Creek Loop Trail. We'll then hike the Flat Creek Loop Trail for about 3 miles until we reach the Stanley Gap Trail again - just a short distance from our starting point at Deep Gap.

The hike will have a total distance of about 7.5 miles and 2,000 feet of ascent. Note: there is approximately 3/4 mile of off-trail hiking on this route - I'll try to find the 'clearest' route, but be prepared for a few briers and wear long pants.

I plan to stop for BBQ after the hike. If you do not plan to eat afterwards, discuss at the carpool and plan to carpool with someone who is no stopping or else plan to drive your own vehicle.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Water or Sports drink (minumum 2 liters)
  • Lunch and/or snacks
  • Sturdy hiking boots/shoes
  • Cash for carpool
  • A good attitude and flexible mindset
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Long pants recommended as there is an off-trail section
  • Camera
  • Small Hand/foot towel to dry feet in case we have to remove our shoes/boot at the creek crossing.
  • Leather gloves - can be useful for off-trail sections
  • Change of clothes for the ride home.

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

 

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):150Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 9:30 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $60.00 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:
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