Chunky Gal Trail, Part 2 - Boteler Peak - Sat, Aug 26 2017

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Chunky Gal Trail, Part 2 - Boteler Peak


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Nantahala National Forest   Hike: Chunky Gal Trail, Part 2 - Boteler Peak  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Aug 26 2017  7:00 am >> Sat, Aug 26 2017 5:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Wed, Aug 2 2017 7:20 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Aug 25 2017 7:20 pm
Event Duration:10 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult (Exploratory)
Distance:10.4 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Mark P
Aaron
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

Join in as we hike the Chunky Gal Trail from Glade Gap ro Perry Gap with a short side trip to the summit of Boteler Peak 5010'.  From US 64 at Glade Gap (3679'), we'll start the trail with a moderately steep but steady uphill hike.  We'll continue uphill for nearly 3 miles until we reach the side trail to the summit of Boteler Peak.  Passing the side trail, we'll continue on the Chunky Gal losing elevation until we reach a gravel road at Perry Gap (3840").  This will be our turn around point.  After a short break, we'll return the way we came.  Climbing back up Boteler Peak.  This time, we'll take the side trail that leads a short distance to the summit for a well deserved break for lunch.  There are great views of the Tusquitee Mountains to the northwest as well as Chatuge Lake to the southwest.  After a break, we'll return down the mountain to our cars.  

Discalimer:  I've hiked most of the trail on this trip.  Hiking from Glade Gap to Boteler Peak several times.  I haven't continued on to Perry Gap before though.  This section of trail is well marked and easy to follow and I don't anticipate any problems.  Parts of this trail including the overlook burned last fall during the forest fires.  The effects on the trail were minimal, though.  There shouldn't be any problems hiking the trail due to the fire.

I'll allow up to 2 well behaved dogs on the hike.

On the drive up, we'll make a brief stop at McDonalds in Franklin, NC.


Required Items to Bring:

Boots / sturdy shoes

Water, at least 2 liters

lunch / snacks

rain gear in case

change of cloths/shoes for ride home

 

sunscreen

cash for carpool

Recommended Items to Bring:
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hiking poles

bug repellant

sun screen


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

I 85 north to I 985.  Continue straight on this road as it turns into US441 all the way to Franklin, NC.  In Franklin, turn left on US 64.  Continue on US 64 for 17.5 miles to turnoff on right for Forest Service Road at Glade Gap.  Trail crosses highway here.  

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):250Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $100.00 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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