Upper and Lower Scaly Mountain - mostly Bartram Trail - Thu, Jun 21 2018

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Upper and Lower Scaly Mountain - mostly Bartram Trail


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Osage Overlook
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Jun 21 2018  9:45 am >> Thu, Jun 21 2018 3:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Sun, Jun 17 2018 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Jun 20 2018 8:00 pm
Event Duration:5 Hours 15 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:9 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Ann
Ralph Howard
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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:3
Number Registered So Far: 4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

We use to call this the upper and lower Scaly Mountain hike.  The first three miles will be south of the Osage Overlook. We will follow the Bartram Trail and two side trails: Hurrah Ridge and West Fork to form a loop. The area is heavily forested and has many stream crossings. Fortunately most crossings have bridges so unless there are heavy rains the week before; you should not get too wet. Do expect to get a little muddy.  I have not done this in some time (11 years), so we will find out together what this looks like.  It is approximately 1012 feet of elevation gain.  The good news here is that you don't have to carry your lunch (yet).

After returning to the Osage Overlook, we will go north on the Bartram Trail for the second part of our hike. Here we will ascend over 1000 feet in two miles to reach the summit of Scaly Mountain at 4804 feet.  We will enjoy lunch at the top and then head down to Tessentee campsite and return the same way.

This is a solid D5 with 2874 total elevation gain.  Our hiking mileage may run just over 9 miles.  Driving time is around 2 hrs 15 minutes.  Expect to return to carpark around 6pm.  We can stop for food in Clayton if there is group interest.  We will check before getting into the cars. Also, we will stop for a quick bio break at Ingles in Clayton on the way to Osage Overlook.

Requirement:  If you have not completed a recent D5 or have no history then I need to hear from you.  Email me, please, your recent events including distance, elevation, and time on trail - this is for the safety of the group.  If I don't hear from you, then I will put you on the waitlist.  Thanks for your understanding.   


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking shoes.  

2.5 to 3 L of water.

Lunch/trail snacks.

Positive attitude.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Hiking poles.

Consider zip pants and long sleeve shirt (that you can take off) in the event the trail is overgrown.

Rain poncho.

Change of clothing, plastic bag for boots, towel.

Sun protection.

First aid kit.


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Scaly Mountain, NC 9:45 A.M. at Osage Overlook parking lot

Detailed driving directions will be provided to participants at carpark.

Approximate address of Osage Overlook trailhead:  4594 Dillard Rd, Highlands, NC 28741

 

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):226Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:30 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $90.40 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:
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