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Dicks Creek Gap, GA to Harpers Ferry, WVa - Weeks 2 -15 | ||||||||
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| Event Type: |  | Adventure | | |||||
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southern half of the Appalachian Trail
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| Date(s) & Time: | | Sun, Apr 4 2021 9:00 am >> Sat, Jul 10 2021 3:00 pm | | |||||
| Registration Opens: | | Thu, Feb 25 2021 8:17 pm | | |||||
| Registration Cut Off: | | Fri, Jul 2 2021 8:17 pm | | |||||
| Event Duration: | | 97 Days 6 Hours | | |||||
| Difficulty Rating: | | D6: Advanced | | |||||
| Distance: | | 70 Miles | | |||||
| Pace: | | Moderate | | |||||
| Trip Leader(s): | | Gary 'L' Email Trip Leader(s)
You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information. | | |||||
| Member Cost: | | $25.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below) | ||||||
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| Who's Invited: | | Members Only, 21 And Older Only | | |||||
| Maximum Group Size: | | 1 | ||||||
| Minimum Group Size: | | 4 | ||||||
| Number Registered So Far: | | 1 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | ||||||
| Are Dogs Permitted: | | No | ||||||
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You pick which week/section you would like to attend. The list is at the bottom of the post. The plan is to do a 70 mile section of the Appalachian Trail each week. The crew for each week has the option of daypacking or backpacking or a mix of both trekking types. I will have a guidebook and a phone app with the latest trail information as to lodging and shuttles. These services are customarily booked a day in advance based on the latest read of where you are on the trail. My guidebook has a larger assortment of hiker hostel opportunities but here is a decent list: https://thetrek.co/appalachian-trail/appalachian-trail-hostels-listing/?mc_cid=c7e9dd5454&mc_eid=3911dc3d34 Road crossings are typically available every 4 - 15 miles but in cases such as the Smokys and Southwest Virginia can be as far apart as 20 - 32 miles. In any case, the opportunity exists to resupply every 1-2 days which can also involve in-town lodging and breakfast/dinner. Daily mileage will vary with road crossings and weather. While 70 miles in 7 days suggests daily mileage of 10 days actual mileage will vary and one needs to be physically prepared for a mix of D6 days with possible "zero days" or "nero days". A D6 day is typically followed by a zero or nero day for recovery. Week by week is listed in a paragraph near the bottom of the post. | ||||||||
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| Event Directions: | | An email will be sent once the crew roster is completely settled. | | |||||
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A series of fifteen weeklong hikes is planned to be offered over March 28 - July 9 that will cross 5 states. All weeks are Sunday to Saturday. The date listed is the Sunday start date: 1. March 28 - Georgia North Carolina 2. April 4 - Bly Gap to Nantahala River Outdoor Center 3. April 11 - Nantahala River Outdoor Center to Clingmans Dome 4. April 18 - Clingmans Dome to Hot Springs Tennessee 5. April 25 - Hot Springs to Beauty Spot 6. May 2 - Beauty Spot to Laurel Falls 7. May 9 - Laurel Falls to Grayson Highlands Virginia 8. May 16 - Grayson Highlands to Chestnut Ridge 9. May 23 - Chestnut Ridge to Pearisburg 10. May 30 - Pearisburg to Dragon's Tooth 11. June 6 - Dragon's Tooth to The Guillotine 12. June 13 - The Guillotine to Three Ridges 13. June 20 - Three Ridges to Big Meadows 14. June 27 - Big Meadows to Front Royal 15. July 4 - Front Royal to Harpers Ferry A brief trek recording will be posted daily on AllTrails under my Member name if you would like to follow that week's daily progress. Click on your account and go to Members and it is Gary England, Atlanta. I will also upload a daily photo or two at the end of each week on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/gary.england.925/ Important information for paid events in which payment is managed through the AOC: - Payment must be received by the payment due date and prior to participation in the event. - Some paid events require a minimum number of registered participants. If that number is not met, the event will be canceled and refunds will be issued to those who have already paid. - Third-party vendors often require damage deposits. Each registrant agrees to be liable for and required to reimburse the Atlanta Outdoor Club for any withheld deposits due to the actions of or damages caused by that registrant. - No partial payments. All registrants must pay the posted Member Cost regardless of any agreement you may have with any party involved in the event. - Read the event description carefully for additional information, and contact the trip leader(s) with any questions. * We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events. | ||||||||
| Cost & Payment: | ||||||||
| Member Cost: | | $25.00/Person | ||||||
| Cost Includes: | | Important information for paid events in which payment is managed through the AOC:
The payment due date is April 2, 2021.
The payment of $25 only covers AOC Service Admin fee. All costs (transportation, lodging, meals & drinks, and etc.) are paid by members on their own.
A non-refundable AOC Service Fee $25 required by AOC. Please note that this is a series of hikes requiring a one time fee if signing up for one, multiple or all of the events in the series.
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| Payment Cut Off: | | Payment must be received by the AOC on Fri, Jul 2 2021. | ||||||
| Make a Payment: | | Click here for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW. | ||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. *Note: There is no refund for cancellation. | ||||||||
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