Unicoi Mountain Trail, North Carolina

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Unicoi Mountain Trail, North Carolina

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Coker Creek Tennesse

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Jul 12 2023 9:30 am >> Wed, Jul 12 2023 3:45 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sun, Jul 2 2023 7:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Jul 12 2023 6:00 am

Event Duration:

6 Hours 15 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult (Exploratory)

Distance:

13 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

RonnyJ (Call me Ron)

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

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Number Registered So Far:

8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

The Benton MacKaye Trail is a nearly 300 mile long trail starting at Springer Mountain, weaving through Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina before ending in the GSMNP just past Big Creek. Often considered more difficult than the adjacent sections of the AT, this trail presents plenty of challenge and adventure. Join me as I dayhike the BMT, one section at a time.

Today's hike has us starting at the NC/TN state line at Unicoi Gap. We wll hike NOBO climbing a series of mountains starting with Peels High Top followed by Peels Top and finally Cantrell Top. We will scoot past Waucheesi Mountain and stop at a rocky outcrop that should give us some views to the east. This will be our lunch spot. This is an out-and-back hike, so we wil retrace our steps to our waiting cars. None of the climbs are especially steep and our post-lunch hike will be mostly downhill.

This is a difficult D5 hike with over 3000 feet of climb. Recent D5 experience is required to join the fun.

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Required Items to Bring:

Water, water, water

food

snacks

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

sunscreen

trekking poles

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

We will meet at Unicoi Gap at 9:30.

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

190Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 am

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Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $76.00 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.

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