2021-09-30 GSMNP-006 Alum Cave Bluffs | |||||||
The Basics: | |||||||
STATUS: | Cancelled - Hide from Calendar | ||||||
Event Type: | Hike | ||||||
Event Location: | Great Smoky Mountains National Park from Alum Cave Trailhead | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Thu, Sep 30 2021 7:30 am >> Thu, Sep 30 2021 10:30 am | ||||||
Registration Opens: | Mon, Aug 2 2021 7:25 pm | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Wed, Sep 29 2021 6:00 pm | ||||||
Event Duration: | Approx. 3 Hours | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D3: Moderate | ||||||
Distance: | 4.5 Miles | ||||||
Pace: | Moderate | ||||||
Trip Leader(s): | Bill Wey 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: | 10 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 2 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 2 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
<<< Alum Cave Bluffs from Alum Cave Trailhead >>> We will meet and start from the Alum Cave trailhead. This is an out and back round trip hiking. This trail is well known to be the most popular hiking route in GSMNP. It goes through various geological formations and landscapes offering excellent views along our way to the Alum Cave Bluffs standing at 4,955 feet of elevation. We will enjoy our snacks break at the Alum Cave Bluffs before retracing our way back to the trailhead. The event duration does NOT include our travelling/ driving time. Our duration time is an estimate, and we need to have some flexibility. | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | 1) Take I-85 North about 18 miles to Exit #113, I-985 North. (The Indian Trail Park/Ride Lot at Exit #101). NOTE: In lieu of using the above simplified directions from NE Atlanta you can enter "Oconaluftee Visitor Center, 1194 Newfound Gap Rd, Cherokee, NC 28719" as your destination and use Google.com/Maps for detailed directions from any point of origin. | ||||||
Notes: | |||||||
1. This event may be cancelled or rescheduled if weather conditions are not satisfactory for an enjoyable outing.
2. Itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of the trip leader. * We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events. | |||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. |