Big Scaly and Standing Indian - Sat, Oct 29 2016

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Big Scaly and Standing Indian


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Big Scaly Ridge & Standing Indian   Hike: Big Scaly and Standing Indian  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Oct 29 2016  8:00 am >> Sat, Oct 29 2016 8:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, Oct 24 2016 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Oct 28 2016 3:00 pm
Event Duration:12 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:12 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Michael Johnson
Ryan
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Some of the most scenic mountain vistas I've enjoyed in the SE are in the Southern Nantahala's from both Big Scaly Ridge and Standing Indian. Hopefully we'll time it just right to get some nice colors up there this weekend. We were near that area on 10/22 and the colors were just starting to turn. We'll start at 2800' elevation, and climb up to Standing Indian at 5500' elevation, but because we'll go back down to Case Knife Gap from Big Scaly Ridge, the total elevation gain will be right around 3000'. The picture above was taken by me from Big Scaly ridge last fall.

From the trail head at the end of Tallulah River road, we will climb up Chimney Rock trail to Case Knife Gap. We will wait for everyone to regroup here, then go up the ridge to Big Scaly Ridge and hopefully enjoy some great fall colors. After we hang out here for a little while, we'll go back down to Case Knife Gap, then go up the very steep and sometimes hard to follow connector trail to the A.T. We'll wait for everyone here again, then go on up to Standing Indian for lunch. After we finish here, spending a little time enjoying the view after lunch and taking pictures, we'll continue on the A.T. to Deep Gap. Again regroup, then head on down the very steep Deep Gap Branch trail to our cars.

This hike is over 3k' elevation change and around 12 miles, so it's only for very fit hikers. With the added challenge of fallen leaves on the trail, and the steepness of the trail, especially on the way down, you will not only need to be fit enough, but be light of foot right up to the end. We won't be racing, but we will need to continue a moderate pace to get off the trail before it's dark as the days grow shorter.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Good hiking boots or shoes
  • 2+ liters of water.
  • Emergency rain gear
  • Food
  • Gas money for driver
  • Change of clothes for ride hime/bag for muddy boots/towel
Recommended Items to Bring:
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  • Poles
  • Camera
  • Dry shirt
  • sunscreen
  • hat/sunglasses (for sunny ridges)

How to Get There:
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):210Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $84.00 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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