Dog Friendly Backpacking on AT: Dicks Creek Gap to Bly Gap - cancelled due to Helene trail closures

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Dog Friendly Backpacking on AT: Dicks Creek Gap to Bly Gap - cancelled due to Helene trail closures

The Basics:

STATUS:

Cancelled - Hide from Calendar

Event Type:

Backpacking

Event Location:

11 miles east of Hiawassee, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Sep 28 2024 7:00 am >> Sun, Sep 29 2024 5:22 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, Sep 18 2024 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Sep 26 2024 10:02 pm

Event Duration:

1 Days 10 Hours 22 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

18 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Jasmine

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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:

4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Join us for an exhilarating backpacking adventure from Dick's Creek Gap to Bly Gap. This is an in-and-out hike on the Appalachian Trail on Georgia's northmost section to the border between GA and NC. Views at Bly Gap include the western North Carolina mountains, and other views on the way include Standing Indian and Hightower Bald. The trail follows the crest of the Blue Ridge, with high points of As Knob, Buzzard Knob and Little Bald Knob.

We will camp in the vicienity of the beautiful and unforgettable gnarled old oak tree at bly gap. There are plenty of campsites, and several fire rings as well so there will be plenty of options.

The first day has more elevation and is just shy of a D6 backpack in terms of elevation so please plan accordingly. The plan is to arrive in time to set up camp, relax and enjoy dinner around a campfire.

On Day two, we will enjoy a hearty breakfast then packup and return, departing around 9am.

This is a dog friendly event.

Required Items to Bring:

Backpack

Tent / hammock

Sleeping bag/Sleeping pad

Appropriate clothes

Rain gear

Stove & Cooking gear

Water filter / treatment

2-3 L Water and electrolytes per day

Food for 2 days

Personal Toiletries

Bug Spray

If carpooling, change of clothes and shoes

$Cash, Venmo, or Zelle for carpool

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How to Get There:

Event Directions:

GPS Coordinates:

34.912267, -83.618832

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

170Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $68.00 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:

The trip leader(s) reserves the rigt to consider participant's past history and to make the final determination for participation on this hike.

The return is an aproximate time.

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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.