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Backpacking Siler Bald![]() | |||||||
The Basics: | |||||||
Event Type: | ![]() | Backpacking | ![]() | ||||
Event Location: | ![]() | Winding Stair Gap | ![]() | ||||
Date(s) & Time: | ![]() | Sat, Oct 7 2023 11:00 am >> Sun, Oct 8 2023 3:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:30 am *log in for location*) | ![]() | ||||
Registration Opens: | ![]() | Mon, Oct 2 2023 7:00 pm | ![]() | ||||
Registration Cut Off: | ![]() | Fri, Oct 6 2023 11:59 pm | ![]() | ||||
Event Duration: | ![]() | 1 Days 4 Hours | ![]() | ||||
Difficulty Rating: | ![]() | D4: Moderate to Difficult | ![]() | ||||
Distance: | ![]() | 10 Miles | ![]() | ||||
Pace: | ![]() | Moderate | ![]() | ||||
Trip Leader(s): | ![]() | Bob Bunner![]() 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: | ![]() | 6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | |||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | ![]() | No | |||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
Siler Bald provides one of the great panoramic views in the Sourtheast. This is a great backpacking trip for those with little or no backpacking experience, but experienced backpackers are also welcome on this event. Starting at Winding Stair Gap, we'll hike northbound on the AT for 4.3 miles. We'll continue past the junction to the shelter and stop at a wide open meadow just below the bald. Our campsite will be on the right. You are free to spend the afternoon hiking or just being lazy. Save some time and energy to gather wood for a nice fire. You'll also need to get water and the closest source is about .5 miles from the campsite. I'm sure some of us will want to venture up to the Bald to enjoy the late evening views and possibly a sunset. Plan on a lazy Sunday morning. We'll pack up and leave around 10.00 and start our hike back down to Winding Stair Gap. We'll stop in Clayton for lunch at Universal Joint. You will need to pack three meals: lunch and dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. | |||||||
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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 ten miles until see the Winding Stairs Gap parking lot on your left. | ![]() | ||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | ![]() | 235Mile(s) | |||||
Carpool Departure Time: | ![]() | 8:30 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. | |||||||
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