Crow Falls, Blood Mtn and Lake Winfield Scott | |||||||
| The Basics: | |||||||
| Event Type: |  | Hike | | ||||
| Event Location: | |
Crow Falls Parking Area
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| Date(s) & Time: | | Thu, Nov 21 2024 8:30 am >> Thu, Nov 21 2024 4:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am *log in for location*) | | ||||
| Registration Opens: | | Thu, Nov 14 2024 7:00 pm | | ||||
| Registration Cut Off: | | Wed, Nov 20 2024 8:00 pm | | ||||
| Event Duration: | | 8 Hours | | ||||
| Difficulty Rating: | | D6: Advanced (Exploratory) | | ||||
| Distance: | | 17 Miles | | ||||
| Pace: | | Moderate | | ||||
| Trip Leader(s): | | Tim W Email Trip Leader(s)
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| Member Cost: | | None | |||||
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| Who's Invited: | | Members Only, 21 And Older Only | | ||||
| Maximum Group Size: | | 12 | |||||
| Minimum Group Size: | | 3 | |||||
| Number Registered So Far: | | 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | |||||
| Are Dogs Permitted: | | Yes | |||||
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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 on this challenging hike in the Blood Mountain Wilderness approaching Jarrard Gap from the south. It's a low end D6 of about 17 miles and 4000 ft elevation gain. Starting at the Crow Falls parking area we'll gradually climb up to Jarrard Gap for about 5 miles (1500 ft). On the way we'll pass by Crow Falls and then on up to the gap along an abandoned forrest service road. From there we'll head north on the AT to the top of Blood Mountain where we'll have lunch with a view. Heading back down the mountain we turn onto the Slaughter Creek Trail taking it down to Lake Winfield Scott. We'll stop by the lake if time permits and then climb back up to Jarrard Gap and back down to the cars. This is a strenuous hike with around 4000 feet of ascent, solid D5 or D6 experience is required. You should be comfortable with hikes lasting 7+ hours at an average pace around 2.8 mph, with a few short stops along the way. This hike is marked as expolatory since I've never hiked the trail from Crow Falls parking to Jarrad Gap. Although I'm expecting a reasonable trail knowing another group did it earlier this Fall. | |||||||
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| How to Get There: | |||||||
| Event Directions: | | We will start our hike at 8:30am from the Crow Falls parking area. | | ||||
| Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | | 110Mile(s) | |||||
| Carpool Departure Time: | | 7:00 am | |||||
| Carpool Location: | | Log in for location | |||||
| Carpool Directions: | | Log in for directions | |||||
| Carpool Cost: | | Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $44.00 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. | |||||
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