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Siler Bald Autumn Backpacking | |||||||
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STATUS: | Cancelled - Hide from Calendar | ||||||
Event Type: | Backpacking | ||||||
Event Location: | Winding Stair Gap - west of Franklin NC on US 64 | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Mon, Nov 2 2020 10:30 am >> Mon, Nov 2 2020 8:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 10:30 am *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Opens: | Thu, Oct 24 2019 8:05 pm | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Thu, Oct 31 2019 8:00 am | ||||||
Event Duration: | 10 Hours | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D4: Moderate to Difficult | ||||||
Distance: | 10 Miles | ||||||
Pace: | Moderate | ||||||
Trip Leader(s): | Lisa Aaron Email Trip Leader(s) You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information. | ||||||
Member Cost: | None | ||||||
Participant Info: | |||||||
Who's Invited: | Members Only, 21 And Older Only | ||||||
Maximum Group Size: | 8 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 4 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | Yes | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
Let's hit the North Carolina Appalachian Trail for a relaxing overnight backpacking trip on top of beautiful Siler Bald. We will begin our adventure at Winding Stair Gap, passing by a lovely little waterfall right away. Heading northbound on the AT, we will cross a couple of branches of Moore Creek as we head steadily but gradually up. We will take a break midway up to enjoy a light lunch or snacks trailside. We'll pass through Swinging Lick Gap, Panther Gap, and Snowbird Gap before reaching our campsite at just under 5 miles. Here we will set up camp and then you will have some free time to enjoy as you please. Perhaps you'd like to savor the nearly 360 degree view from the top of the Bald and get some autumn photos. Or you could read a book as the breeze ruffles your hair. Advanced hikers may prefer to hike down to Wayah Gap and back. Regardless of your fancy, we will all pitch in to gather firewood and assist one another with camp chores. We will share dinner and conversation and perhaps some live music around the campfire before retiring for a great night's sleep. Sunday morning, we will take our time breaking camp and heading back down to civilization. Your Trip Leaders plan to stop for a late lunch on the way home to break up the drive. This event is suitable for all backpackers regardless of backpacking experience level. In fact, one of your TLs is a beginner and the other is advanced. We will learn from one another. However, we do expect that attendees will have some recent D3/D4 hiking experience with the AOC. | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | North on I-85. Take I-985 near Mall of Georgia. Continue on I-985. After 26 miles this intersate will become US 23. Continue on US 23 through Clayton GA and into North Carolina. At Franklin NC take exit to US 64 West. Continue eight miles to Winding Stair Gap parking lot. | ||||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 235Mile(s) | ||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | 10:30 am | ||||||
Carpool Location: | Log in for location | ||||||
Carpool Directions: | Log in for directions | ||||||
Carpool Cost: | Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $94.00 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: | |||||||
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events. | |||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. |