Benton Mackaye Trail (section 1)

Benton Mackaye Trail (section 1)

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Chattahoochee National Forest

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Dec 10 2011 9:30 am >> Sat, Dec 10 2011 5:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Nov 28 2011 8:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Dec 8 2011 9:00 pm

Event Duration:

8 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

12 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Don Norton (Chicken Feathers)

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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:

7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Join me for a moderate but invigorating hike on Section 1 of the Benton Mackaye Trail (BMT). This trail has it's southern terminus at Springer Mtn (just like the AT), and it's northern terminus is at Davenport Gap just outside of Great Smoky Mtn Natl Park. It has some beautiful sections and we will enjoy one today on this approx 12 mile hike. We hike up to Springer Mtn. Where some might like to register. After enjoying the Scenery for a while we will hike north .2 mile to BMT Trail. It winds around and crosses back over FS 42. We will cross road and go over several creeks (rock hop) we will intersect the AT we will continue where it will intersect the AT again we will cross over for about 2 miles and it will intersect the AT again We will turn left toward 3-forks and continue to Long Creek Falls or turn around and go back on the AT. Where we wil have lunch alone the way.
Since weather in Mountains is subject to be guite colder that in Atlanta it could be much colder than than expected so please be prepared.

Required Items to Bring:
water
lunch and snacks

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

400 North to Auraria Road (Auraria Rd is first road past Hwy 136). At stop sign turn Right on Auraria Rd until you reach Hwy 9 Turn left. Will go a short distance to Hwy 52 turn left. Go about 6 miles (old store on your right turn right of Nimblewill Church Road.Continue on Nimblewill Church Rd until FS 28-1 turn Right if you pass church you have gone to far. Continue on FS 28-1 to FS 77 on left. Take FS 77 to Winding stair Gap an FS 42 turn left about 3 miles Springer parking lot on your right.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

125Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $50.00 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:

I suggest riders in car pay for gas since driver is supplying the car.This is only a suggestion driver has final say.

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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note: remove yourself from list. If you must cancel Saturday Morning call me on cell phone (770 906 6527)

Benton Mackaye Trail (section 1) - Sat, Dec 10 2011

Benton Mackaye Trail (section 1)