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Nantahala Gorge to Cheoah Bald | |||||||
The Basics: | |||||||
Event Type: | Hike | ||||||
Event Location: | Cheaoh Bald, North Carolina | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sat, Nov 6 2010 9:00 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 6:15 am *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Opens: | Mon, Oct 4 2010 9:00 pm | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Wed, Nov 3 2010 11:55 pm | ||||||
Event Duration: | Fourteen hours, nine hours hiking, five hours driving | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D5: Difficult | ||||||
Trip Leader(s): | Danny Scott Looper 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: | 16 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 4 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 20 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
Cheoah Bald (5,062 feet) and neighboring Swim Bald (4,711 feet) were known to the Cherokee Indians as Sehwate'yi, "the Hornet Place". According to legend, a giant hornet had its nest here and was often seen sunning itself on the balds or flying around the mountain. The hornet was so fierce that it drove away anyone who went near the mountains. Let's climb them and see if the giant hornet is still there! It's 8.1 miles from the NOC to the top of Cheoah Bald and a 3,682 foot climb. This section of the AT had the reputation of being the hardest climb on the entire trail before being lengthened and relocated. There are harder climbs on the AT, but probably not any sections with such a long ascent. | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | Will be give out to the drivers at event time. | ||||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 300Mile(s) | ||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | 6:15 am | ||||||
Carpool Location: | Log in for location | ||||||
Carpool Directions: | Log in for directions | ||||||
Carpool Cost: | Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $120.00 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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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. |