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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
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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.

 

Required Items to Bring:

Hiking Boots / Shoes

Backpack

Sleep System (Tent, Tarp, or Hammock). We will be near a shelter, but don't count on there being enough space. 

Sleeping Bag

Sleep Pad

Food and Snacks (1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner and snacks)

Water and Filtration / Purification device, Drops, or Tablets

Headlamp/Flashlight and spare batteries

Weather appropriate clothing and a set for the drive home

Rain Gear

Cookware (stove, utensils, cup, bowl/plate, fuel)

Matches/Lighter

Bear Canister or Bear Bag to hang or put in the shelter's bear storage

Toiletries

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How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Dick's Creek Gap

Hwy 76, Hiawassee, GA 30546


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


Registration for this event opens at 10/25/2024 7:00:00 PM