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Foothills Trail Backpack




The Basics:
Event Type:Backpacking
Event Location: Frozen Creek Trailhead: 3395 Frozen Creek Rd, Brevard, NC 28712
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Apr 28 2018  7:00 am >> Sun, Apr 29 2018 3:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Thu, Apr 19 2018 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Apr 26 2018 8:00 pm
Event Duration:1 Days 8 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D6: Advanced
Distance:26 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Myra Kincaid
John
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Required Items to Bring:
  • Hiking Boots / Shoes
  • Backpack
  • Tent / Tarp / Hammock 
  • Sleeping Bag
  • Sleep Pad
  • Food and Snacks (2 days worth)
  • Water and Filtration / Purification device, Drops, or Tablets
  • Headlamp and spare batteries
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Camera
  • Hiking Poles
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug Spray
  • Stove
  • Matches/Lighter
  • Change of Clothes and Towel for Drive Home
  • Maps/GPS
  • Harmonicas, flutes, cards, etc.

How to Get There:
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):280Mile(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 $112.00 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:
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.


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