AT - Hogpen Gap past Poplar Stomp Gap

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AT - Hogpen Gap past Poplar Stomp Gap

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Hogpen Gap

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Sep 22 2025 9:00 am >> Mon, Sep 22 2025 3:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Sep 18 2025 10:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Sep 21 2025 8:00 pm

Event Duration:

6 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

13 Miles

Pace:

Fast

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:

1 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Join me on this AT hike out of Hogpen Gap. This section of the trail doesn't get a lot of love so we'll try and change that. It's a low end D5 hike of about 13 miles and 2600 ft elevation gain.

We'll start at the Hogpen Gap Trailhead and head north on the AT just past Poplar Stomp Gap then turn around and head back to the cars. We climb Sheep Rock Top and pass Low Gap Shelter along the way.

Due to the difficulty of the hike you need prior D5 or long D4 hikes in your club profile. Average pace should be around 2.8 mph. Please be sure your comfortable on hikes lasting 5+ 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:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Hiking poles

Rain gear

Rosey outlook

Towel

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Hogpen Gap Trailhead - There's parking for several cars here.

Directions to the trailhead

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

130Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $52.00 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.

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

Registration for this event opens at 9/18/2025 10:00:00 AM