BikePacking 103 - SCT - 45mi Out & Back | |||||||
The Basics: | |||||||
STATUS: | Cancelled - Hide from Calendar | ||||||
Event Type: | Adventure | ||||||
Event Location: | Smyrna, GA | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sat, Nov 7 2020 10:00 am >> Sun, Nov 8 2020 4:00 pm | ||||||
Registration Opens: | Sun, Mar 1 2020 8:01 pm | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Thu, Oct 22 2020 3:13 pm | ||||||
Event Duration: | 1 Days 6 Hours | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D5: Difficult | ||||||
Distance: | 90 Miles | ||||||
Pace: | Moderate | ||||||
Trip Leader(s): | Horhay 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: | 3 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
IT'S BIKEPACKING TIME AGAIN! The campsites are primitive, as I mentioned before. With that being said, it's on the SCT so we have some Creature Comforts (wink, wink) at our disposal and worse case scenario we're near a roadway (hwy 278) a lot of the time...AAA y'all, it's no joke. Wheels down at 10am SHARP and we'll ride out from the small parking lot off of E/W Connector & Gaylor - there's a Firehouse Subs off the small service road (Camp Highland SE, see GPS map above for Google Map). The campground marker is at mile 45 and the sites are right off the trail (actually left but you know what I mean). There is a convenience store not too far away so there's always an option for additional water and/or supplies, but don't rely on this place for food. Bring plenty of lights & batteries being sure to set up your tent/hammock site as soon as you get there, since it's first come, first serve format. There's plenty of dead trees around, so weather permitting we'll have a lil fire to tell stories, play banjos and harmonicas around the pit. A pack saw will be in tow with me, but if anyone else has one....more the merrier! We'll want to break camp up Sunday kind of early to zip back to Smyrna in time to get home to enjoy the remaining part of the weekend This event combines the best parts of backpacking with the best parts of bike riding = BIKEPACKING. If it's a success, we'll be sure to "crank" out more of these events in the future. All gear is to be "muled" by rider - no sag wagons!
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | Again, the GPS link above shows where we meet, but it's off East-West Connector & Gaylor Rd on Camp Highland Rd SE in the small trailhead lot that is close to the main road. Easilest way to get there is I-285 to Atlanta Rd (exit 16) go west off the freeway (which is actually NW in direction) 1/2 mile to Cumberland Pkwy- which changes names to East-West Connector as soon as you cross over South Cobb Dr - turn Right on Gaylor Rd, it's the first road to the Right, followed by an immediate Left on to Camp Highland Rd SE, the small parking lot to the left along E/W Connector. We will meet there. WHEELS DOWN AT 10am SO GET THERE WELL B4 10am | ||||||
Notes: | |||||||
#KeepTheRubberSideDown #LeaveNoTrace There are NO restrooms, running water or power at Camp Comet. There is however a porta potty at a nearby parking lot. No electric bikes thanks! * We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events. | |||||||
Cost Includes: | Camp site is free but limited in space and it's a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE set up. Let's hope we're the only loco cyclists out there this weekend. | ||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. |