Duncan Ridge Trail, Benton Mackaye Trail & Appalachian Trail - Sat, Jan 16 2016

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Duncan Ridge Trail, Benton Mackaye Trail & Appalachian Trail


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Benton Mackaye Trail / DRT and Hwy 60   Hike: Duncan Ridge Trail, Benton Mackaye Trail & Appalachian Trail  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jan 16 2016  6:00 am >> Sun, Jan 17 2016 8:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 6:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Thu, Jan 7 2016 8:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Jan 14 2016 10:00 pm
Event Duration:1 Days 14 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D7: Extreme
Distance:58 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Stefan
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:1
Minimum Group Size:1
Number Registered So Far: 3 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Please read the entire description of this event before signing up! Note that everyone will be added to the waitlist and screened prior to being added to this event. If you have not hiked several D5 or D6s (preferably with the trip leader), this hike is not for you. To ensure that this event is completed as planned everyone will need to be able to move a minimum of 30 miles per day at a swift pace ~2.7-2.8 mph moving average with few stops.  We will be covering 59 miles and over 17,000 ft of elevation gain over our travels.

Trip Itinerary: We will start the event at Woody Gap AT trailhead on hwy 60. Hiking clockwise, we will follow the AT to the  Benton Mackaye trail (BMT) intersection near Three Forks and turn north. For the next 40 miles, we hike on the BMT and Duncan Ridge Trail (DRT). The plan is to cover roughly 30 to 40 miles on day 1 and take a break at a suitable location around 8 or 9 PM for some hot beverage/food (we share a stove to boil water). This is NOT a backpacking trip - we are going ultra-light, might nap briefly but otherwise will be moving most of the time. On day 2, we will start long before sunrise to cover the remaining mileage back to our starting location at Wolfpen Gap. You might want to bring some money for a soda or adult beverage - survivors will go for a well-deserved drink afterwards.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Hiking Boots / Shoes
  • Backpack (ultralight)
  • Tarp / Hammock 
  • (Sleeping Bag) - something to stay warm at night.
  • Food and Snacks (2 days worth - estimated calorie burn: ~10,000 to 12,000 kcal)
  • Water Purification (Drops or Tablets recommended)
  • Headlamp and spare batteries !! (very important)
  • Humor 
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Camera
  • Hiking Poles
  • Stove
  • Matches/Lighter
  • Sleeping pad
  • Gift for trip leader
  • Change of Clothes and Towel for Drive Home

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Directions will be provided in follow up email.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):130Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 6:00 am
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Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $52.00 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:
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.


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