Roan Mtn Hike with Cabins - Fri, Nov 7 2008

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Roan Mtn Hike with Cabins

The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

Roan Mtn State Park

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Nov 7 2008 3:00 pm >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 3:00 pm *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Tue, Aug 26 2008 10:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Sep 30 2008 7:00 am

Event Duration:

3 Days / 2 nights

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Lee Harris

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Member Cost:

$70.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

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:

Itinerary:

NOTE:

EACH CABIN HOLDS 6 PEOPLE. WE CAN FIT 8 INTO 1 IF WE NEED TO OR 10 MINIMUM FOR BOTH CABINS.

We will be traveling North to the Roan Mtns to experience the changing of the leaves (hopefully) and some spectacular views. Our trip will include 3 Balds with beathtaking views (according to others anyways)

This trip includes 3 peaks towards the Beyond 6000 program. Most hiking will be on the AT and there should be a trail to all locations, ie no bushwacking.

Friday afternoon we will leave Atlanta and travel 5 hours North to the Roan Mtn State Park. Here we will grab our Cabin(s) and settle in and enjoy each others company until everyone crashes.

The next day we have a short drive south to Carvers Gap where we will leave our cars and begin our hike.

We will start heading East crossing over Round Bald, Jane Bald and arriving at Grassy Ridge Bald our first 6,000' Peak (6,165'). These 3 Balds should offer great views. We will then return to Carvers Gap and head West along the AT. Roundtrip hike from Carvers Gap EAST to Grassy Ridge is only 4.2 miles.

Traveling WEST along the AT this time we head towards Roan High Knob (6,285'), our 2nd 6k Peak. After Roan High Knob we contiunue West along the AT until we come to Cloudland Historical Area where we turn South West and continue on to Roan High Bluff (6,267') our 3rd and final 6k Peak. There is an observation platform here where more veiws await us. After this we return to Carvers Gap.

Our hike WEST from Carvers Gap totals 6.8 miles giving the trip 11 miles total for the day.

SUNDAY:

There are some hiking trails in the park if anyone wants. We will plan Sunday that morning depending on how late we are up the night before. The only thing we have to do is drive 5 hours home.

NOTE:

There are additional things to do/see at the Cloudland Historical area. We can stop at this area on the WAY BACK from Roan High Bluff and explorer this area if people want.

LUNCH: We will determine a lunch spot based on time we get on trail and peoples hunger levels.

After completing our hike we will go back to our cabins for dinner and a relaxing evening.

CABIN FEATURES:

AAA cabins are situated in the woods of Roan Mountain State Park. Each cabin has a front porch with rocking chairs, fully outfitted kitchen, full bath with tub/shower, wood burning stove and gas/electric heat. Firewood, bedding and towels are provided by the park. There is also a charcoal grill outside to use. You must provide your own charcoal.

Cabins 21-30 have a private bedroom with a double bed and a loft with two double beds. All cabins have a sleeper sofa.

The park said the cabins sleep 6 comfy but up to 8.

TRIP PRICE INCLUDES:

Cabin Rental only based on 6 people per cabin.

Meals:
Breakfast - Saturday (Sausage & French Toast or Pancakes
Dinner - Saturday (hotdogs / Hamburgers / Chicken)
Breakfast - Sunday (Bagels/Toast - Cream Cheese and Jelly)

You will need FOOD for Lunch while Hiking on Saturday and Sunday. We will stop on the way up Friday night and grab dinner at a fast food place.

If you have any special food concerns please email me directly and let me know. if you Don't I cant help you.

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How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

560Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

3:00 pm

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $224.00 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:

FUEL will be split amongst each vehicle UNLESS we determine to take 1 large vehicle for gas and other smaller cars for people only. If this ends up being the case we will add up all fuel and split it by everyone. This way the larger vehicle with gear will not be at a disadvantage.

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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$70.00/Person

Non-Member Cost:

$80.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Cabin Rental & Meals Listed

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the AOC on Tue, Sep 30 2008.

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*Note: Price is based on 6 people per cabin. If we don't get 12 people then I will give people the option of paying more to make up the difference and still attend. We obviously have to pay for the cabins in full no matter how many people go. Once you sign up and pay you must replace yourself with someone from the waitlist if available. If no one is available you will FORFIET your share.