Standing Indian from Beech Creek - Sat, Sep 30 2017

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Standing Indian from Beech Creek


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Standing Indian   Hike: Standing Indian from Beech Creek  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Sep 30 2017  7:30 am >> Sat, Sep 30 2017 8:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, Sep 25 2017 6:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Sep 29 2017 2:00 pm
Event Duration:12 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:12 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Michael Johnson
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Some of the most scenic mountain vistas I've enjoyed in the SE are in the Southern Nantahala's from both Big Scaly Ridge and Standing Indian. We won't go up Big Scaly, but around and above it, so the view will still be spectacular. The posted picture is one I took from Big Scaly Ridge, but we will see a similar view from a little higher to the NW of that ridge, on top of Standing Indian.

From the trail head near the end of Tallulah River road, we will climb up Beech Creek trail to just below High Falls, then go up steeply to the ridge to meet the Appalachian Trail. We'll follow the A.T. to Standing Indian for lunch. After we finish there, spending a little time enjoying the view after lunch and taking pictures, we'll continue on the A.T. to Deep Gap. Then head on down the very steep Deep Gap Branch trail back to the Tallulah River road, and on the pretty forest service road back to our cars.

This hike is almost 3k' elevation gain, with some of it very steep, and 11+ miles, so it's only for very fit hikers. 

I will stop in Clayton to eat dinner after the hike. If you don't want to stop to eat, please make arrangements at the car pool.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Good hiking boots or shoes
  • 2+ liters of water.
  • Emergency rain gear
  • Food
  • Gas money for driver
  • Change of clothes for ride hime/bag for muddy boots/towel
Recommended Items to Bring:
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  • Poles
  • Camera
  • Dry shirt
  • sunscreen
  • hat/sunglasses (for sunny ridges)

How to Get There:
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):210Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:30 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $84.00 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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