Standing Indian Campground to Albert Mountain

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Standing Indian Campground to Albert Mountain

The Basics:

Event Type:

Backpacking

Event Location:

Long Branch trailhead near the Standing Indian Campground, about 12 miles from Franklin, NC

Backpacking: Standing Indian Campground to Albert Mountain

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Mar 4 2017 1:00 pm >> Sun, Mar 5 2017 3:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 10:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Jan 23 2017 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Mar 4 2017 4:00 am

Event Duration:

1 Days 2 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

10.2 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Richard A. Zalik

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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:

5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

From Standing Indian (elev. 3,880 ft) we will go up 2 miles on Long Branch trail to the Appalachian trail. After walking 1 mile south on the AT we will reach Long Branch shelter, where we will spend the night. The next day we will continue another 2.4 miles south on the AT to the summit of Albert mountain (elev. 5,250 ft). Summit has a fire tower and a magnificent view. After reaching the summit we will retrace our steps approximately 0.3 miles and then walk about half a mile on a connecting trail, until we reach an old dirt road, now used for horse riding, which descends around 4 miles to Standing Indian.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Don’t forget to bring sleeping bag, mattress, cooking utensils, food for dinner on Saturday night and breakfast and lunch on Sunday, stove, at least one quart of water, and warm clothing. I will bring filtration equipment to treat water.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From the Park and Ride go north on I 85, and take the I 985 exit. I 985 becomes GA 365/US 23, which then merges with US 441. Proceed on US 441 until Franklin, NC (the driving distance from downtown Atlanta is 130 miles). Turn left (West) onto US 64 and proceed 10 miles until S.R. 1448 (Old US 64), which is on Wallace Gap, at the bottom of a steep grade. Turn left onto Old US 64 and follow the signs to the campground. The trail head is on paved USFS 67, about 1.5 miles South of Wallace Gap.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

240Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

10:00 am

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Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $96.00 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.

Notes:

On the way to Standing Indian we may stop for a quick lunch

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Cost Includes:

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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.