AT - Tesnatee to Neels Gap (updated)

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AT - Tesnatee to Neels Gap (updated)

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Tesnatee Gap

Hike: AT - Tesnatee to Neels Gap (updated)

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Jul 7 2025 9:00 am >> Mon, Jul 7 2025 3:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, Jul 2 2025 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Jul 6 2025 8:00 pm

Event Duration:

6 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

12 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Tim W

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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:

(Truncated the original hike due to the hot forecast...disregard the event promo photo)

Join me for this training hike and work your climbing legs. We'll start at Tesnatee Gap and hike south on the AT to Neels Gap. After lunch at Neels Gap we'll turn around and head back to the cars following the same route. Total mileage will be about 12 miles with 3000 feet of climbing.

The entire hike follows the white blazes of the Appalachian Trial. It includes tough climbs up Cowrock, Levelland, and Wolf Laurel mountains. We'll lunch at Mountain Crossings shop where we can top off on water.

Due to the difficulty of the hike you need prior D5 experience or the equivalent. Average pace should be around 2.7 mph. Please be sure your comfortable on hikes lasting 6+ hours with some stretches at 3.0+ mph pace . If there are no previous D5 hikes in your profile expect an email to assess your compatibility for the hike.

Required Items to Bring:

Water and/or sports drink

Lunch and snacks

Sturdy and comfortable hiking shoes or boots

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles

Rain gear

Sunny outlook

Towel

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Tesnatee Gap Trailhead - There's parking for about 8 cars here.

Directions to the trailhead

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

140Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $56.00 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:

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