Backpacking & Peakbagging Pisgah National Forest

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Backpacking & Peakbagging Pisgah National Forest

The Basics:

Event Type:

Backpacking

Event Location:

Pisgah National Forest

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Sep 20 2008 10:30 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Aug 28 2008 10:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Sep 15 2008 10:00 pm

Event Duration:

2 Days / 1 Night

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Trip Leader(s):

Rob Garner
Kelly Harris

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

This trip has 3 qualifying peaks towards the Beyond 6000 Program.

This trip is 21 miles total with approximate 3,000' in elevation gain.

We will leave Atlanta and head up to the Pisgah National Forest in NC. We will be leaving our cars at the Devils Courthouse Overlook.

From the overlook we will travel north to the trail where we will then head Westward towards Mt. Hardy (6,122'). After topping Mt. Hardy we will back track some and then turn North towards our camp. After a few more miles we will arrive at Flat Laurel Creek where we will set up camp, sit back and relax. There is a 450' Elevation bushwack to nearby Little Sam Knob if anybody is bored. Day 1 is 11 miles.

Sunday morning we will head out towards Sam Knob (6,050') and then south towards our last peak, Chestnut Bald (6,040'). After our last peak its a hike back to the cars. Day 2 is 10 miles.

Hopefully we should get some good views from atop these 6,000 footers. ADDITIONAL NOTE: Your pack must weigh 35 lbs or less. Sunday morning we will get up have breakfast, pack-up and leave camp. The pace for the trip is a quick pace with time to stop for pictures.
We will eat lunch on the way home.

Meals needed:
Saturday Lunch - Dinner - Snacks Sunday Breakfast - Snack

Required Items to Bring:
Standard Backpacking Gear

Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

380Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 am

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Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $152.00 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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