AT: Byron Reese to Cowrock Mountain - rescheduled

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AT: Byron Reese to Cowrock Mountain - rescheduled

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Byron Reece

Hike: AT: Byron Reese to Cowrock Mountain - rescheduled

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Oct 2 2024 9:00 am >> Wed, Oct 2 2024 2:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:45 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, Sep 25 2024 9:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Oct 1 2024 8:00 pm

Event Duration:

5 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

13 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Tim W

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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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

Itinerary:

Rescheduled from Sept 25...

Join me on this familiar AT hike from the Byron Reese parking area near Neels Gap to the overlook on Cowrock Mountain. The total distance is about 13 miles with over 3100 ft of climbing.

We'll start in the Byron Reese lot just past Neels Gap. The trail climbs up to intersect with the AT just north of Blood Mountain. At the intersection we'll take a left and head north on the AT. After about 1 mile we pass the Mountain Crossings outfitter shop at Neels Gap (good for refreshing treats on the way back). It's up and down from there over Levelland, Wolf Laurel, and other mountains on our way to Cowrock Mountain. There we'll have lunch with a view before following the same route back to the cars.

This is a strenuous hike with over 3100 feet of ascent, solid D5 experience is required. You should be comfortable with hikes lasting 5+ hours at an average pace around 2.8 mph, with a few short stops along the way.

Kudos to Ron for the original hike posting and picture.

Required Items to Bring:

Water and/or sport drink

Lunch and snacks

Comfortable hiking shoes or boots

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles

Rain gear

Peach outlook

Towel

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

We will start our hike at 9:00am from the Byron Reese trailhead lot.

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

120Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:45 am

Carpool Location:

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Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $48.00 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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