NC Mountains: Wayah Bald (via Siler Bald) - Sat, Apr 24 2010

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The Basics:
Event Type:		Hike
Event Location:		Franklin, NC
Date(s) & Time:		Sat, Apr 24 2010  9:00 am  (Carpool Departure: 6:45 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off:		Thu, Apr 22 2010 12:00:00 PM
Event Duration:		9-10 hours
Difficulty Rating:		D5: Difficult
Trip Leader(s):		Stefan Lutz Danny Kathy Malone You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information.
Member Cost:		None
Participant Info:
Who's Invited:		Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:		12
Maximum No. Guests:		0
Minimum Group Size:		4
Maximum No. Guests Per Member:		0
Number Registered So Far:		10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted:		No
Itinerary:
This is a triple bald hike, including Siler Bald, Wine Spring Bald, and Wayah Bald. We start this 20-mile round trip hike at Winding Stairs Gap (~3800 ft), following the steadily rising 4 miles-long trail to the summit of Siler Bald (5216 ft). After claiming the first summit, we descend to Wayah Gap (~4200 ft) and go about two and a half miles to the top of Wine Spring Bald at 5440 ft. Following the ridge towards Wayah Bald, we lose and gain about 400 feet over two more miles to reach our destination: Wayah Bald (5350 ft). At Wayah Bald we will have a 360 degree view of the North Carolina mountains, including the Great Smokey Mountains. We will visit a two-story stone tower built by the Civilian Conservation Corps there in the 30’s. The top of the tower has labeled etchings of the horizon that will show us the names of the mountains we are seeing. Following our lunch break on the summit, we will retrace our steps back to the cars at Winding Stairs Gap. After a long day on the trail, the pizza place near Clayton GA never looked better for dinner. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY STRENUOUS 20-MILE HIKE WITH APPROXIMATELY 4000 FEET IN ELEVATION GAIN. This trip is intended for those in excellent shape. Be honest with yourself whether you have the physical ability and desire to do this event. Previous hiking experience in mountain conditions is highly recommended and you should have been able to complete a less strenuous D5 hike fairly comfortably. We will be keeping a good moderate pace as we hike thoughout the day. If you sign up and I do not know your hiking ability, I will contact you to find out if I believe you are a good candidate for this trip. I reserve the right to remove any member from this trip, who in my opinion, may not have the physical ability to keep up with the group.
Required Items to Bring: good footwear dress in layers water & food/snacks to keep you going rain gear if forecast warrants cash for your driver Recommended Items to Bring: Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need. treking poles camera GPS headlamp or flashlight (just in case) change of clothes
How to Get There:
Event Directions:		North on I-85. Take I-985 near Mall of Georgia. Continue on I-985. After 26 miles this interstate will become US 23. Continue on US 23 to Clayton GA.  We will have a pit stop there at the Burger King, which will be on the right in Clayton.  After that get back on US 23 North and go into North Carolina. At Franklin NC take exit to US 64 West. Continue eight miles until Winding Stairs Gap parking lot.
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):		235Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time:		6:45 am
Carpool Location:		Log in for location
Carpool Directions:		Log in for directions
Carpool Cost:		Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $86.95 (calculated at total miles (235) * $0.370, effective Friday, September 10, 2010). This is based on the current gas, maintenance, and other costs of $0.370 per mile as stated by the IRS & Cars.com. This should be divided by the total number of people in the vehicle (incl driver). For example: With 4 people in the vehicle, the expense per person on this trip would be $21.74 Alternately your carpool driver may choose to split the maintenance cost plus the actual gas cost among all in the vehicle. Your carpool driver will confirm exactly how much money they require to cover costs. Please split the actual cost among all people in the vehicle.
Notes:
- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in AOC events. - Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning. - Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@atlantaoutdoorclub.com. - Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Paula Schubert, at content@atlantaoutdoorclub.com.
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