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Weekend Hikes the Entire N C Appalachian Trail Series-Week 3




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Betty Creek Gap to Winding Stair Gap-Nantahala National Forest   Hike: Weekend Hikes the Entire N C Appalachian Trail Series-Week 3  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Jun 14 2015  8:00 am >> Sun, Jun 14 2015 5:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Thu, Jun 4 2015 6:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Jun 13 2015 6:00 pm
Event Duration:9 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult (Exploratory)
Distance:12.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Victor
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 8 / 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:

Congratulations to all that finished the entire GA Appalachian trail last year, now is time to continue our mission to North Carolina.

This is the third of series of weekend hikes to complete from Bly Gap to Fontana Dam NC section of AT. 

 

Please note: This event is car pool only, We will be in 2 groups, one starts from Winding Stair Gap and another from Betty Creek Gap. We meet at car pool drive to HW 64, then exchange car keys, one group drives to Betty Creek Gap and another to Winding Stair  Gap, start our hike in opposit directions and exchage the car keys in middle of our hikes.

 

Week 1: Deep Gap to Bly Gap and back ~ 14 miles and about 4000' elevation 

Week 2 :Deep Gap to Betty Creek Gap ~ 12.5 Miles

Week 3: Betty Creek Gap to Winding Stair Gap ~ 12.5 Miles

Week 4: 

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Week 6: 

Week 7:

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 To start our event, we are stepping back onto the AT, headed North East for one group  and South West  for another.

 

Mileage breakdown:

* Betty Creek Gap Parking lot to trail head: 1/4 mile
* Betty Creek Gap to  Albert Mountain: 2.5 miles

* Albert Mountain to Long Branch Shelter: 2.4 miles

* Long Branch to Rock Gap Shelter: 3.5 Miles

* Rock Gap Shelter to U S 64 Winding Stair Gap: 3.8 miles

 Total distance: ~12.5 miles

* Total ascent: ~2400 feet. From Winding Stair Gap to Betty Creek Gap, slightly less in opposit directions.

 PLEASE NOTE: I LIKE EVERYONE TO STAY TOGETHER IN THIS HIKE. FAST HIKERS ARE WELCOME BUT MUST STAY WITH THE GROUP, SLOW HIKERS MUST BE ABLE TO HIKE 2.5 MILES AN HOUR. THIS HIKE IS DESIGNED FOR MODERATE SPEED HIKERS.


Required Items to Bring:

2.5 liters of water

Trail snacks and lunch

Hiking boots or trail shoes

Rain coat just in case

 

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Trekking Pole

Camera


How to Get There:
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Please note: Driving back is not added to the duration. 

Betty Creek Gap  111 Miles

Smithbridge, NC 28763
 
And Winding Stair GAP
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):222Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $88.80 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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