Shining Rock Wilderness backpacking - Sat, Jun 19 2010

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Shining Rock Wilderness backpacking


The Basics:
Event Type:Backpacking
Event Location: Shining Rock Wilderness Area
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jun 19 2010  6:30 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 6:45 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Sun, Jun 6 2010 10:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Jun 18 2010 5:00 pm
Event Duration:2 days/1 night
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
Michael Johnson
Bob Bunner
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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:2
Number Registered So Far: 8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:


Hi everyone, it's time to escape the heat and head up into the higher mountains
of Shining Rock Wilderness Area, where we'll camp at almost 6k' elevation with
fantastic views from the top of Shining Rock Gap at sunset and if you're an early
bird, sunrise too.

This loop hike takes you from the Big East Fork trailhead to
Grassy Cove and Shining Rock.
Day 1:
Start the loop on the Big East Fork trail and follow this creek side
trail past waterfalls to the Grassy Cove trail. Take the Grassy
cove trail for a strenuous climb to Grassy Cove Top. There the
views will finally start opening up and you will be able to enjoy
views of ridge after ridge. Take the Art Leob Trail North towards
Shining Rock. You will shortly arrive at Flower Gap where you
can find limited campsites.
Day 2:
Continue North on the Art Leob Trail towards Shining Rock Gap
and Shining Rock. After passing Shining Rock take the Old Butt
Knob Trail back to the trailhead.

Type: Backpacking Hike - Loop
Distance
(Total):
12.7 miles / 20.4 km
Elevation
Gain:
2,600 feet / 792 meters
Minimum
Elevation:
3,400 feet / 1,036 meters
Maximum
Elevation:
6,000 feet / 1,829 meters


Required Items to Bring:
Tent, backpack, sleeping pad, raingear, extra clothing, flashlight, toilet paper, utensils, cookware, 1-2 lunches, dinner and a breakfast.		Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Hiking poles, stove, water filter, snacks, matches or lighter, change of clothes and towel for drive home.

How to Get There:
Event Directions:From I-85/Indian trail going north.

Slight left at I-985 N/Lanier Pkwy (signs for Gainesville)
Continue onto US-23 N
Entering North Carolina
Slight right to merge onto US-23 N/US-441 N/US-64 E/Sylva Rd/U.S 441 Bypass N
Continue to follow US-23 N/US-441 N
Slight right to merge onto US-23 N/US-74 E/Great Smoky Mountains Expy toward Waynesville/Asheville
Take exit 98 for US-23 BUS toward W Waynesville
Turn right at US-23 BUS N/Hyatt Creek Rd
Turn left at S Main St
Turn right at US-276 S/Pigeon St
Continue to follow US-276 S
Destination will be on the right

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):300Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 6:45 am
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $120.00 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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