BMT Section 10: Dally Gap to Double Spring Gap - Tue, Jul 3 2018

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BMT Section 10: Dally Gap to Double Spring Gap


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Dally Gap in the Cohutta Wilderness
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Jul 3 2018  9:30 am >> Tue, Jul 3 2018 2:30 pm  (Carpool Departure: 8:15 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Wed, Jun 20 2018 8:30 pm
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Jul 2 2018 8:00 pm
Event Duration:5 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:10 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Ann
Ralph Howard
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

We will start from Dally Gap and will hike up the connector to Spanish Oak Gap. We will plateau a bit after climbing for a mile & a half and will then continue to climb steadily to the high point at Hemp Top. We will then descend down the other side of Hemp Top, climb through another small rise and finish at Double Spring Gap at the TN border.

This is a very good hike for someone wanting to go from a D3 to a D4; and for those who want a D4, this feels easy because the climb in is gradual and on the out, we have two short climbs and a then a gradual downhill.  All D3, D4, D5 folks are welcome.  Um, yup, you D6 people can come too! 

This hike will have a lead and sweep.  The group will collect at any/all intersecting trails (and because we need to drink water!).

There is 2300 to 2400 feet of elevation gain - but, honestly, it won't feel as bad as it looks on paper.

This is an in and out hike.   

If you are a driver, you must have a vehicle with ground clearance (CRV, Subaru, etc.).  The trip leaders are taking their vehicle but will not take passengers (we have a stop we need to make on the way home).  The trip leaders will meet you at the carpool place.


Required Items to Bring:
Lunch/trail snacks
2 to 3L of water
Money for carpool
Recommended Items to Bring:
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  • Sunscreen
  • Bug Spray
  • Hat for a sunny day
  • Change of clothes/socks/shoes for ride home 
  • Towel
  • Poles

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Directions to Dally Gap Trailhead: (you must have a vehicle with ground clearance)

  • Take 575N to 515 N. to Blue Ridge
  • Turn Left onto GA 5 towad McCaysville (we'll stop at McDonalds on the right for restroom break)
  • Travel 3.7 miles on GA 5 and then turn Left onto Old GA 2
  • Continue on Old GA 2 for approx. 10.5 miles (Note: at 9.0 miles pavement ends)
  • You will come to an intersection at Watson Gap.... Take a hard right onto FS 22.
  • Follow FS 22 (one lane gravel/dirt road) for approx. 3.6 miles to the trailhead at Dally Gap.
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):130Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:15 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $52.00 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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