Trillium Trek in GSMNP - Thu, Apr 11 2024

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Trillium Trek in GSMNP

The Basics:

Event Type:

Adventure

Event Location:

Great Smoky Mountain National Park

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Apr 11 2024 6:00 am >> Sun, Apr 14 2024 6:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Feb 22 2024 7:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Apr 1 2024 7:00 pm

Event Duration:

3 Days 12 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D6: Advanced (Exploratory)

Distance:

55 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

RonnyJ (Call me Ron)

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Member Cost:

$300.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

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:

GSMNP has some of the best hiking in the Southeast. Join me as I explore some of the best hikes on the south side of the park. All of these trails are new to me and will provide plenty of adventure. We will be enjoying near-peak wildflower season with the spring ephemerals leading the way. Thats right, Trillium season. I have room for 7 people on this event. When you sign up you will initially be on the waiting list. You will receive instructions for payment from the TL, once paid you will be moved to the participant list. All of our hikes will be at a moderate pace. Slightly slower than my usual pace, as we take in the beauty of the area. What to expect: Thursday: After meeting your carpool driver around 7:30 am, with a cooler full of your food for the trip and your backpack ready to hike, we head to the Hyatt Ridge Trailhead to hike the Enlow Creek Trail. We will eat our lunches at the trailhead or shortly after beginning our hike. At 11 miles and about 3400 feet of elevation gain our weekend will be off to a great start. After the hike we will find a quick spot for dinner before heading to our Luxury Accommodations. Click here for Thursdays AllTrails map Click here for Thursdays Trailhead location Friday: After enjoying a breakfast in our home and packing a lunch for the day, we head out for the Noland Creek Trailhead. This hike stays mostly by Noland Creek for beautiful creek side hiking. Coming in at 18.5 miles and 2500 feet of elevation, we will have steady uphills for the first half and easy coasting downhills until we are finished. This trail has 3 creek crossings, you will need water shoes! Click here for Fridays AllTrails map Click here for trailhead location Saturday: After a restful sleep at our home, today we head to the Lakeshore trail. If you have been on any of my recent GSMNP trips, you know this trail. With gentle rolling hills and plenty of bridged creek crossings, this trail is a gem. Another 18 mile day with a scant 3300 feet of gain. This section of trail is famous for its' "Tunnel to nowhere". Click here for Saturdays AllTrails map Click here for Saturdays Trailhead location Sunday: After spending our last night in the house we enjoy a much shorter hike on the Hyatt Ridge Loop Trail. A measly 7.6 miles with just 2000 feet of gain, our tired legs will have no problem pushing through the pain. We will either eat lunch on the trail or get to a drive-thru for a non-nutritous meal on our way home. Click here for Sundays AllTrails map Click here for Sundays Trailhead location This is an extremely aggressive hiking agenda, adjustments will be made to fit the groups energy level. The Accommodations: I have arranged for a 5 bedroom, 4 bath house near Bryson City, North Carolina for our accommodations. There is a bed for every participant. This house is really nice, click the link below for all the details. Click here for VRBO details Room assignments will be made based on several criteria including time of sign up, gender mix and volunteer activities. If less than 7 people sign up, an alternate house will be found to keep the cost about the same. Food: You are responsible for bringing your own food for breakfast and lunch. For dinner we will eat as a group at a nearby, extremely casual restaurant (think Waffle House and Cracker Barrel). Who should sign up? Recent D6 hiking experience is required to join the event. If you have never hiked with the TL before, you may be asked to join an appropriate event to assess your fitness level. You can help: This is group living and the whole group will need to help out to ensure the best outcome. You will be given several choices on how you can help including: be a driver, pick restaurants, backup navigation, king of the kitchen (and many more)... more on this as the time gets closer...


Notes:
The TL(s) for this event has (have) elected either to personally collect the funds that event participants are required to pay, or to require participants to pay funds directly to a third party. No funds will be paid to the Atlanta Outdoor Club for this event. By registering for this event, you acknowledge and agree that: (1) the monies paid by registrants will not be monitored, managed, or otherwise accounted for by the Atlanta Outdoor Club; (2) that the Atlanta Outdoor Club bears no financial responsibility for this event; and (3) you waive any and all claims against the Atlanta Outdoor Club, and hold the Atlanta Outdoor Club harmless for the loss of any monies you paid for this event. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any paid registrant may request directly from the TL(s), prior to the event, a breakdown of funds collected, estimated expenses, and deposits made in anticipation of the event. Within 30 days after the event, the TL(s) must complete a financial accounting of monies collected and spent, along with supporting documentation; any attendee may ask to see this accounting. If you are unable to obtain requested documentation, please contact the Director of Paid Events. Included in the cost is a $15 administrative fee to the AOC.

Required Items to Bring:

Food for breakfasts and lunches

Clothes for 4 days of hiking

Clothes for lounging around the house

Rain gear

Water Shoes

Cold weather gear

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

Snacks to share

Sense of humor

A wistful longing for my dog

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Directions for all trailheads can be found in the writeup.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

400Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $160.00 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:

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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$300.00/Person

Cost Includes:

The cost includes lodging and AOC fees. All gas, food, parking etc, is NOT included in this cost.

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the AOC on Mon, Apr 1 2024.

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