day hike- Bartram Trail - Sun, Jan 11 2009

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day hike- Bartram Trail

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Nantahala North Carolina

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jan 11 2009 9:05 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, Dec 31 2008 8:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jan 10 2009 7:00 pm

Event Duration:

1 day

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Trip Leader(s):

Don Norton (Chicken Feathers)
Jimmy Camp

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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Start at Hwy 129 and Bartram Trail cross railroad tracks and proceed up trail to it intersects with Appalachian Trail turn righ for about 1/2 mile to sumitt of Cheoah Bald. This is a moderate hike however last 2 miles is very steep. After we summit and enjoy views we will have lunch and rest before we make our return trip. Hike is about 10 miles roundtrip. Bartram Trail is close to Nantahala River

Required Items to Bring:
water, lunch

Recommended Items to Bring:
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snacks

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Hwy 575 North past Blue Ridge to Hwy 60 turn left to alt Hwy 60 will end into Hwy 129 turn right to Nantahala North Carolina. Bartram Trail starts in Parking lot on Hwy 129.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

280Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 am

Carpool Location:

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Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $112.00 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:

If mileage is wrong we will adjust but this is close. NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED ON THIS TRIP.

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