Standing Indian Loop - Thu, May 2 2024

Standing Indian Loop

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Standing Indian Campground, near Franklin, NC

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, May 2 2024 9:00 am >> Thu, May 2 2024 3:00 pm

Registration Opens:

Mon, Apr 8 2024 2:01 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Apr 29 2024 2:00 pm

Event Duration:

Around 6 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult (Exploratory)

Distance:

11 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Chuck M
Mahsheed

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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:

3 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

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 us on a loop hike starting and ending at Standing Indian campground, near Franklin, NC. We will head west and south from the campground on the Kinsey Creek Trail to Deep Gap, where we will join the Appalachian Trail for a few miles to Standing Indian Mountain, where we will enjoy spectacular view. There is a chance we will encounter AT through hikers here. After enjoying the views, we will turn north along the Lower Trail Ridge Trail back to the campground where we started. There is a stream about halfway on the Kinsey Creek Trail.

But be aware that this is an exploratory hike, and be prepared for unexpected fun!

This hike is a strenuous hike that is not for beginners. You must have recent D5 AOC hikes or provide the trip leaders with comparable evidence that you can meet the challenge of this hike. If you do not, you will be moved to the waitlist while the trip leaders assess your experience. If you have comparable experience outside of AOC, provide it to the trip leaders (for example, you have recently completed a marathon). Expect a call from one of the trip leaders if you don't have recent D5 events.

Required Items to Bring:

Water

Lunch

$2 for parking

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Hiking poles if you use them

Snacks

Water filter

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

First of all, do not rely on GPS to get to this hike! You can follow GPS to Franklin, but if you rely on it after that you likely will miss the hike.

From the intersection of US 441/23 and US 64 south of Franklin, NC, take US 64 12 miles to Old US 64/West Old Murphy Road and turn left.

Go 1.8 miles on Old US 64/West Old Murphy Road and turn right onto Forest Service 67/Upper Nantahala Road.

Pass Rock Gap parking area at .5 miles and continue to 1.8 miles where the Standing Indian parking area is on the right. If you get to the Long Branch trailhead, turn around and go back .2 miles.

In Google Maps or Apple Maps, enter "Standing Indian Campground."

Notes:

There is a $2 parking fee for the Standing Indian Campground parking.

Here is the route we will take:

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