Backpacking Panthertown Valley - Sat, Mar 1 2014

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Backpacking Panthertown Valley


The Basics:
Event Type:Backpacking
Event Location: Panthertown Valley, near Cashiers, NC   Backpacking: Backpacking Panthertown Valley  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Mar 1 2014  7:00 am >> Sun, Mar 2 2014 2:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Thu, Feb 6 2014 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Feb 28 2014 12:00 pm
Event Duration:1 Days 7 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Todd M
Mike Pawloski
Michael Johnson
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 13 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

This is a one night backpacking trip to Panthertown Valley. The plan is to leave Atlanta on Saturday morning at 7AM. Mike P may head over there Friday evening to secure a camp site.  If you are inteterested in going Friday contact Mike P.  The hike from the trail head to the campsite is approximately 1.5 to 2 miles downhill. We will set up our camp near the Tuckasegee River just past the Sandbar Pool.

On Saturday, after settling into camp,  we will do a day hike that is approximately 8 miles with 1000’ in elevation gain. You can also choose to sleep in and relax in camp. We will return to our camp for dinner and a nice campfire.  

On Sunday we can have a leisurely breakfast and pack up for the trek out.

We can stop at Cornucopia in Cashiers on the way home for lunch. 

Be advised that this is winter backpacking, so please be sure you have appropriate gear.  We have seen the night time temps in the teens at this time of year.

Number of dogs limited to 2, and there will already be one dog, Cedar, attending the event. See Additional Notes regarding dogs.


Required Items to Bring:

Winter Backpacking Essentials 

  • Backpack and small day pack
  • Sturdy hiking boots, socks, and liners
  • Tent
  • Sleeping bag
  • Headlamp/flashlight
  • 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, and 1 dinner
  • Stove (If you don't have one, prearrange to share!)
  • Trail snacks
  • 2 liters of water (Water source available)
  • Water Filter (or prearrange to share)
  • Rain Gear/ponch
  • Bag and Rope to hang Bear Bag
  • Toiletries
  • Whistle and First Aid kit
  • A sense of humor!

 

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

 

  • Hiking Poles
  • Warmer clothing: thermals and fleece (It gets chilly at night)
  • Musical instruments (I always bring my harmonica)
  • Saw for firewood gathering

 


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

North on I-85 to exit 1 in SC, then north on Hwy 11 about 20 miles to Walhalla. Then West on Hwy 28 and branch to right on Hwy 107 north to Cashiers. At the stoplight in Cashiers, turn Right onto US 64 east for 2 miles to Cedar Creek Road (SR 1120) and take a left. Proceed on Cedar Creek Road for 2.3 miles to Breedlove Road (SR 1121) and turn right. Proceed onto Breedlove Road for 3.5 miles to the Forest Service gate and the Salt Rock Gap trailhead.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):240Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $96.00 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:

Please contact the trip leader if you would like to bring a dog.  Dogs must be well trained and behave around other dogs/people.


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

This trip will not be cancelled due to weather, unless severe weather is predicted, or roads are impassable.