Shining Rock Backpacking - Sat, Oct 2 2010

Shining Rock Backpacking

The Basics:

Event Type:

Backpacking

Event Location:

Pisgah National Forest & Shining Rock Wilderness

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Oct 2 2010 6:45 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Sep 2 2010 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Sep 30 2010 11:55 pm

Event Duration:

2 days 1 night

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Trip Leader(s):

Michael Johnson

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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:

10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We will head up Black Balsam Knob, about 0.6 miles and a 400' climb. We will eat lunch on top of Black Balsam Knob while enjoying the 360 degree views. After that, we'll descend a little, then head up Tennent Mountain for more beautiful views, then continue on the Art Loeb following a nice undulating ridge line to Shining Rock Gap where we'll camp. After setting up camp we will head towards Shining Rock where we will check out the huge chunks of white quartzite with great views. The next morning we will lounge around the campsite, or walk a short distance for morning views from Shining Rock, eat and break camp leaving no later than 11am. The drive back is about 3.5 hrs so we should get back late afternoon or early evening. If everyone wants we can stop on the way home for dinner. This is a relatively easy trip but you must be able to carry all your gear 10.38 miles both ways, staying at high altitude, twice going over 6K at Black Balsam and Tennent Mtn. We have had some people experience a bit of altitude sickness (slight headache) on this trip in the past. If you've never hiked with me before, please contact me and let me know your experience and fitness level when you sign up. We may get lucky and see some nice fall colors on this trip! Total round trip distance is only 10.38 miles, but we'll be enjoying the views, and taking a lot of pictures, so this is not a march to camp. Think Sound of Music...

Required Items to Bring:
Tent Sleeping bag Headlamp/flashlight Bring lunch and dinner for Saturday and breakfast and optional lunch or snack for Sunday. Extra clothing for staying dry and warm for possible wet or cold weather. Stove, cookware, lighter, toiletries, garbage bags.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
adult beverages and/or snacks around campfire at night. camera, hiking poles, map & compass, GPS. Musical instruments, whatever you want to carry in/out basically, well except for a drum set.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

I will pass these out at the carpool.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

350Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $140.00 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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