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Siler Bald on the AT




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Winding Stair Gap, NC   Hike: Siler Bald on the AT  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Nov 27 2021  11:00 am >> Sat, Nov 27 2021 5:00 pm
Registration Opens: Mon, Nov 22 2021 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Nov 26 2021 11:59 pm
Event Duration:6 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:10 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Bob Bunner
Nahid
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Come enjoy winter views as we ascend one of the most scenic peaks on the Appalachian Trail.  We'll climb almost 2,000 feet on a well constructed section of the AT for about 4.5 miles.  The final stretch to the top of Siler Bald is steep, but well worth the climb.  At the top, we'll reach an elevation of just over 5,000 feet.  To the south, on a clear day, we'll see Standing Indian and many other peaks in North Carolina and North Georgia.  I expect us to each lunch on the bald between 1:00 and 1:30.  On our return trip, we'll hike a connecting trail to the Siler Bald Shelter and continue to loop back to the AT.

Some of us may decide to stop in Clayton on our return trip for an early dinner.  Make sure your carpool driver wants to stop and enjoy dinner with the group.

I expect the weather to be cold this weekend, so bring layers.  Keep in mind that you'll have sweated getting to the top and its easy to get cold sitting around eating lunch.  We recommend bringing a well-insulated jacket and a hat.


Required Items to Bring:

Water

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles

Lots of layers


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Google maps to Winding Stair Gap, NC - about 8 miles west of Franklin.


Notes:
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