Smoky Mountains: Kephart Prong to Charles Bunion & Mount Le Conte - Sat, Jun 18 2016

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Smoky Mountains: Kephart Prong to Charles Bunion & Mount Le Conte


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Smoky Mountains near Bryson City, NC   Hike: Smoky Mountains: Kephart Prong to Charles Bunion & Mount Le Conte   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jun 18 2016  6:00 am >> Sat, Jun 18 2016 10:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 6:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Wed, Jun 8 2016 8:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Jun 15 2016 12:00 pm
Event Duration:16 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D6: Advanced (Exploratory)
Distance:24 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Stefan
Jane
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

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:

Want to escape the summer heat in Atlanta? Let's go up to the Smoky Mountains and enjoy some cooler temperatures and spectacular views as we day-hike from Kephart Prong Trailhead to Charles Bunion (about 6 miles), then hop on the AT to the Boulevard Trail which takes us to Mount Le Conte (7 miles). After a short break, we return to the AT via the Boulvard Trail, head south on the AT til we hit the Sweat Heifer trail which takes us back down to the trailhead (11 miles)... Oh! Did I mention that in the process, we gain about 6000 ft of elevation?

Should be great fun hike but prior D6 experience is required. Also keep in mind that this hike requires a long drive (hence the early carpool departure). Even by moving at an average speed of 3 miles per hour, the hike will likely wrap up late in the afternoon and result in a late return. 

 

Acknowledgement: thanks to John LaBelle for copy/pasting his past trip and suggesting routes. 

 


Required Items to Bring:

- minimum 2-3L of water (a water filter might not be a bad idea)

- snack and lunch food

- rain gear 

- HEADLAMP

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

- trekking poles
- sunscreen
- change of clothes (please, for the end of the day)


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

From Indian Trail, take I-85 North to I-985 North. I-985 North eventually becomes Lanier Pkwy, which becomes US-23, which becomes to US-441.

 

 

 

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):333Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 6:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $133.20 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:

No dogs allowed for this event.


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