Albert Mountain Lookout Tower from Rock Gap

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Albert Mountain Lookout Tower from Rock Gap

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Franklin, NC

Hike: Albert Mountain Lookout Tower from Rock Gap

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, May 30 2015 8:00 am >> Sat, May 30 2015 6:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sun, May 24 2015 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, May 29 2015 7:00 pm

Event Duration:

10 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

13 Miles

Pace:

Fast

Trip Leader(s):

Jared S

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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:

6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

This in-and-out day hike will have us starting at Rock Gap, hike south about 6 miles on the AT for a great view from the lookout tower on top of Albert Mountain (5250 ft). Hopefully the lookout tower deck will be unlocked but you never know. We will have lunch at the top of Albert Mountain. It might be 1pm so bring snacks. We will retrace our steps back to the Rock Gap trailhead.

Finally, we will take the Wasilik Poplar side trail to the Wasilik Poplar Tree. Before it died it was 135 feet tall. It still has a massive 8.4 foot diameter base and worth checking out. This side trail is very pretty and hopefully some flowers will still be in bloom. The side trail is 1.4 miles round trip.

Most of the hiking is not very steep so we will easily average 3 mph moving speed with very few stops.

Total miles will be about 13 miles. Elevation gain will be about 2500 feet.

I will allow two well behaved dogs.

The carpoolers can decide among themselves if they want to stop for dinner or just yummy ice cream at a local dairy farm.

It will probably be hot and muggy so bring at least 2L of water but I recommend 3L.

Bring rain gear. We will hike if there is a chance of rain. More than likely it will be a summer shower.

Elevation Profile

Trail

Required Items to Bring:

Lunch and snacks.

2-3L water.

Rain gear.

Good hiking shoes.

Cash for carpool.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Change of clothes.

Poles for those who prefer them.

Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From Indian Trail Park and Ride, go north on I-85

Merge in to left lanes and continue on I-985

I-985 will turn into US-23 N/US-441 N/GA-15; remain on this road to Franklin, NC

As you come towards Franklin, NC, go West on US 64

From Franklin, take US 64W for about 12 miles, turn left on S.R.1448 (West Old Murphy Road, old US 64). There will be a brown sign before you get to the intersection that indicates the left turn to Wallace Gap/Standing Indian Campground.

Continue on S.R. 1448 to Wallace Gap (about 1.9 miles) and turn right, following the sign to Standing Indian Campground.

You will see a paved parking area on the left. This is Rock Gap.

We will meet in the parking area at rock Gap.

(If you get the the Standing Indian Campground or Backcountry Information Center, you have gone too far).

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

246Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $98.40 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:

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