Backpacking Siler Bald - Sat, Oct 7 2023

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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

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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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.

Required Items to Bring:

Tent
Sleeping bag
Headlamp/flashlight
Bring lunch and dinner for Friday and Saturday and breakfast for Saturday and Sunday.
Trail snacks
Water

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Warm hat and gloves

Warm clothing

Cooking stove and utensils

Water filter

Hiking poles

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:

Carpool 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.

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