Joyce Kilmer Wilderness - Sat, Sep 22 2012

Joyce Kilmer Wilderness

The Basics:

Event Type:

Backpacking

Event Location:

Camp on top of Bob Stratton Bald

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Sep 22 2012 7:00 am >> Sun, Sep 23 2012 6:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, Sep 5 2012 10:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Sep 21 2012 6:00 pm

Event Duration:

1 Days 11 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

7 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Michael Johnson
Kristi

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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:

11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

If you love wide open meadows on mountain tops within the wilderness, this is the hike for you! You should be in good shape even though this is one of the easier routes in this wilderness, since we're climbing higher than any mountains in Ga.

The first 1.5 miles approximately, we'll be following the ridge, going up only about 200' to Strawberry Knob for our warm-up. We'll gain most of the elevation, sometimes steeply, after that, but with a total elevation gain of only about 850', and around 3.5 miles. So this will be one of the easiest access points to Stratton Bald at 5341' above sea level. It's a beautiful mountain vista, perfect for looking over the surrouding valleys, and for star gazing at night. After setting up camp, and eating lunch, we'll take a 6 mile round trip day hike to Hangover with a panoramic view. When we get back, we can work together to gather firewood, so we can enjoy a nice fire after dinner and sunset.

On Sunday, we can enjoy a nice long morning at camp to do whatever you want, then break camp and head back down to Beech Gap the same way we came up. I would like to be on the trail hiking by noon if the weather is great. Otherwise, we'll pack up and head down earlier.

Required Items to Bring:

Tent, Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Pad, Appropriate clothing, rain gear, headlamp, cooking utensils, food (2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast), water.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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camera, hat, daypack/fanny pack, water filter (I will have one but would be helpful to have more than one), campfire beverages, fire starter, first aid kit

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Will be distributed at the Park and Ride

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

282Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $112.80 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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