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Shining Rock Backpacking | |||||||
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| Event Type: |  | Backpacking | | ||||
| Event Location: | | Pisgah National Forest & Shining Rock Wilderness | | ||||
| Date(s) & Time: | | Sat, Sep 6 2008 7:15 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am *log in for location*) | | ||||
| Registration Opens: | | Wed, Aug 20 2008 11:00 pm | | ||||
| Registration Cut Off: | | Thu, Sep 4 2008 11:55 pm | | ||||
| Event Duration: | | 2 days 1 night | | ||||
| Difficulty Rating: | | D3: Moderate | | ||||
| Trip Leader(s): | | Denise Millon Geri Dominguez  Email Trip Leader(s)
You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information. | | ||||
| Member Cost: | | None | |||||
| Participant Info: | |||||||
| Who's Invited: | | Members Only, 21 And Older Only | | ||||
| Maximum Group Size: | | 10 | |||||
| Minimum Group Size: | | 0 | |||||
| Number Registered So Far: | | 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | |||||
| Are Dogs Permitted: | | Yes | |||||
| Itinerary: | |||||||
| Who's ready for a nice easy backpacking trip with some awesome views and hopefully the potential to enjoy some freshly picked blueberries along the trail? We will depart the carpool at 7:30 AM and drive approx 4 hrs to the parking area at Black Balsam Knob. Here we will use the bathrooms and gear up for our first climb. We will head up Black Balsam Knob, about 0.6 miles and a 400' climb. We will eat lunch atop Black Balsam Knob while enjoying the 360 degree views. After lunch we will descend and then head up Tennent Mtn. where we will enjoy more views. Another 200' climb. From here we will continue for an approximate 5 mile hike (total) and set up camp near Shining Rock. After setting up camp we will head towards Shining Rock where we will check out the huge chunks of marble and some more great views. The next morning we will get up, eat and break camp. We have 2 choices for return. The harder way we came in or a flat old railroad bed, very easy. We will make this decision together based on the skill level of the group and other factors like time. The drive back is about 4 hrs so we should get back late afternoon or early evening. If everyone wants we can stop on the way home for dinner. This is a fairly easy trip but you must be able to carry all your gear approximately 10 miles over 2 days. If you have not been on any prior AOC hikes you will need to contact us and let us know your hiking experience to remain on the list for this trip. We encourage beginners to try this trip but only beginners in good physical condition. Dogs are allowed but they must be able to handle the hike and behave around people and other dogs. We will also be capping it at 3 dogs for the group to keep things from getting too crazy. (**Note: Itinerary may change slightly as more research is done regarding best locations to find blueberries. However, the basic level of difficulty and approximate distance will not change significantly.**) | |||||||
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| Event Directions: | | I will pass these out at the carpool. | | ||||
| Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | | 350Mile(s) | |||||
| Carpool Departure Time: | | 7:30 am | |||||
| Carpool Location: | | Log in for location | |||||
| Carpool Directions: | | Log in for directions | |||||
| Carpool Cost: | | Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $140.00 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. | |||||
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* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events. | |||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. | |||||||
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