(postponed) Lake to Lake - Dockery to Winfield Scott

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(postponed) Lake to Lake - Dockery to Winfield Scott

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Dockery Lake

Hike: (postponed) Lake to Lake - Dockery to Winfield Scott

Date(s) & Time:

Tue, Dec 27 2022 8:45 am >> Tue, Dec 27 2022 3:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, Dec 14 2022 7:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Dec 26 2022 7:00 pm

Event Duration:

6 Hours 15 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult (Exploratory)

Distance:

15 Miles

Pace:

Fast

Trip Leader(s):

Tim W

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

6 / 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:

This hike starts at Dockery Lake, meanders over 3 trails to Lake Winfield Scott, and then returns to Dockery.

Starting at the Dockery Lake Campground we'll follow the Dockery Lake Trail up to meet the Appalachian Trail. At the intersection we'll take the AT north to Jarrard Gap. From there we have a short descent down the Jarrard Gap Trail to Lake Winfield Scott. After lunching by the lake we retrace our route back to Dockery Lake.

This hike features the two mountain lakes, a number of streams, plus a few miles following white blazes on the AT. Hike distance is about 15 miles with 3000 ft of climbing.

This is a mid-range D5 hike in both distance and elevation. Average pace should be close to 2.8 mph. Recent D5 or high end D4 experience is required. Be sure you're comfortable with hikes lasting up to 6 hours (moving time) at a faster pace (up to 3.0 mph). Hikers without D5 experience will get an email to help assess your compatibility.

While Dockery Lake Trail is popular and well traveled, this hike is listed as exploratory since the trip leader hasn't hiked up from the lake in a few decades. Also, this is Tim's first solo hike as part of trip leader training.

Required Items to Bring:

Water and/or sports drink

Lunch and snacks

Sturdy and comfortable hiking shoes or boots

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles

Rain gear

Sunny outlook

Towel

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Dockery Lake Recreation Area - Please park at the Dockery Lake Trail trailhead near the restrooms

Directions to the trailhead

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

110Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $44.00 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:

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