Sunday Hikes the Entire GA Appalachian Trail Series-Week 1

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Sunday Hikes the Entire GA Appalachian Trail Series-Week 1

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Springer Mountain To Hightower Gap

Hike: Sunday Hikes the Entire GA Appalachian Trail Series-Week 1

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Aug 31 2014 9:00 am >> Sun, Aug 31 2014 5:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Tue, Aug 26 2014 7:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Aug 30 2014 10:00 pm

Event Duration:

8 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult (Exploratory)

Distance:

11 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Victor
Joyce T.

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

12 / 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:

This is first of series of day hikes that will cover entire GA Appalachian Trail from Springer mountain to just pass NC Border Bly Gap.

Week 1: Springer Mtn to Hightower Gap ~ 11 miles and over 2000' Ascent

Week 2: Hightower Gap to Woody Gap ~ 12 miles and 3000' Ascent

Week 3: Woody Gap to to Neels Gap ~ 11 miles and 2000' Ascent

Week 4: Working on it

This hike works best for every one to meet at car pool at Windward Park and ride.

We drive to Hightower Gap, drop some cars then proceed further down to FS42 to Springer Trailhead.

We will backtrack .9 miles up to top of Springer mountain elevation 3782', this is the southern terminus of appalachian trail. We then head toward Hightower Gap, on the way there we pass three forks ( 4miles ), and about a mile further and a short side trial to long Creek Fall where we have lunch. We then continue our hike toward east about 3 miles is Hawk Mountain and about additional mile we reach HIGHTOWER Gap. We then ride back to Springer Trailhead to our cars.

PLEASE NOTE: I LIKE EVERYONE TO STAY TOGETHER IN THIS HIKE, FAST HIKERS ARE WELCOME BUT MUST STAY WITH GROUP, SLOW HIKERS MUST BE ABLE TO HIKE 2 MILES AN HOUR. THIS HIKE IS DESIGNED FOR MODERATE SPEED HIKERS.

Required Items to Bring:

2 liters of water

Trail snack and lunch

Hiking boots or Trail shoes

Rain Coat jusy in case

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Trekking Pole

Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Will be given at carpool

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

154Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $61.60 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:

Sunday

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:

There may be $5 parking fee, so make sure you have money for your driver and parking.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.