Springer Mt - Long Creek Falls Loop on the BMT and AT

Springer Mt - Long Creek Falls Loop on the BMT and AT

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Springer Mountain

Hike: Springer Mt - Long Creek Falls Loop on the BMT and AT

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Sep 22 2019 7:30 am >> Sun, Sep 22 2019 4:40 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Sep 16 2019 7:30 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Sep 21 2019 4:00 pm

Event Duration:

9 Hours 10 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult (Exploratory)

Distance:

12 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

RonnyJ (Call me Ron)

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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:

Yes

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

Join me as I do a fun loop at the southern end of the BMT and AT to Long Creek Falls.

We will start at the Springer Mountain Parking area and head south on the AT to summit Springer Mountain. After the summit, we head North on the AT for a short distance to the southern terminus of the BMT. We wll serpentine on the BMT, crossing the AT two times, taking in a view or two, until the two trails merge at Three Forks. After the merge, we will hike about 2 miles to Long Creek Falls where we will stop for lunch. After lunch we will hop on the AT and head south to get back to our cars to complete are loop hike. We may need to do a quick reclimb up Springer Mountain to get the necessary elevation change to keep the D5 rating.

Along the way we will see nice views, a waterfall and hike besides creeks for a beautiful afternoon of hiking on these two iconic trails.

This is a strenuous hike and recent D4/D5 experience is required to join the fun.

Required Items to Bring:

Food

Pants

Socks

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Shirt

Shoes

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

We will be meeting at the trailhead at 9:00.

Directions to the trailhead

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

106Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $42.40 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:

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.

Springer Mt - Long Creek Falls Loop on the BMT and AT - Sun, Sep 22 2019

Springer Mt - Long Creek Falls Loop on the BMT and AT