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Gregory Bald Backpacking Trip


The Basics:
Event Type:Backpacking
Event Location: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jun 12 2010  10:30 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, May 17 2010 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Jun 11 2010 4:00 pm
Event Duration:2 days
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
Gary Hubert
Laura
Scott
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:7
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:
We will park at the ranger station at Twentymile and begin around 10:30am . We will have an easy .5 mile where we will turn left on Wolf Ridge Trail. It starts off easy, and then climbs relentlessly for miles. This trail will gain over 3000' the next 5 miles to Parsons Bald. From Parsons Bald it will be an easy hike to Gregory Bald Trail (GBT).  We will set up camp at Sheep Pen Gap (Campsite #13) and then take a short hike to Gregory Bald to take in the 360 degree view and the wild azaleas should be in peak bloom.

The next day we will continue on the GBT to Long Hungry Ridge Trail. The trail will quickly drop 2000' in 2.5 miles  and then it will be level hiking for a mile to rejoin Twentymile Trail.  After 2.6 miles, we'll turn left and enjoy the sound of the river to finish out our hike. The total distance for the 2 day trip should be approx. 16 miles.

We will probably not arrive in back at the carpool in Atlanta until about 7pm on Sunday. 

Required Items to Bring:
Tent, backpack, sleeping pad, raingear, warm jacket, flashlight, toilet paper, utensils, cookware, 2 lunches, 1 dinners and 1 breakfast, trail mix/snacks		Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles, stove, water filter, snacks, matches, change of clothes

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Directions will be given at the event.
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):300Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $120.00 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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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.