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AT Hike: Dick’s Creek Gap to Plum Orchard Shelter & Bly Gap (GA/NC Line) | |||||||
The Basics: | |||||||
Event Type: | Backpacking | ||||||
Event Location: | Dick's Creek Gap | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sat, Nov 2 2024 9:00 am >> Sun, Nov 3 2024 12:00 pm | ||||||
Registration Opens: | Fri, Oct 25 2024 7:00 pm | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Fri, Nov 1 2024 7:00 pm | ||||||
Event Duration: | 1 Days 4 Hours | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D6: Advanced | ||||||
Distance: | 18 Miles | ||||||
Pace: | Moderate | ||||||
Trip Leader(s): | Joseph Wang 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: | 6 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 2 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 1 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
Join me as I finish my hike on the Georgia section of the Appalachian Trail! We’ll start our hike at Dick’s Creek Gap around 9am headed NOBO on the Appalachian Trail toward the Georgia/North Carolina state line. We’ll hike approximately 4.5 miles (1,600’ ascent; 1,160’ descent) to Plum Orchard Shelter. We’ll set up camp at Plum Orchard Shelter, take a break and have lunch. After lunch, we’ll lighten our load and begin our hike to Bly Gap near the GA/NC Border. We’ll hike approximately 4.4 miles (Ascent 1,440’; Descent 720’). Once at Bly Gap, we’ll rest and have a snack before heading back to Plum Orchard Shelter. We’ll turn around and hike 4.4 miles back (Ascent 720’; Descent 1,440’). Today we’ll hike approximately 13.3 miles (Ascent 3,760’; Descent 3,320’). When we wake up, we’ll have some breakfast, pack up and hike SOBO 4.5 miles (Ascent 1,160’’; Descent 1,600’) back to Dick’s Creek Gap. This Backpacking trip will be approximately 17.8miles total with an total elevation gain/loss of 6,080 feet. Since this is a D6, you must have prior D5/6 experience or a history of backpacking. The Trip Leader reserves the right to move a participant to the Wait List if they do not have adequate experience. | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | Dick's Creek Gap Hwy 76, Hiawassee, GA 30546 | ||||||
Notes: | |||||||
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