Smokies - Sat, Oct 16 2010

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Smokies

The Basics:

Event Type:

Backpacking

Event Location:

Smokies

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Oct 16 2010 10:00 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sat, Oct 9 2010 11:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Oct 14 2010 10:00 pm

Event Duration:

2 days around 17 miles

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Trip Leader(s):

Don Norton (Chicken Feathers)

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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:

Itinerary:

From Deep Creek we will follow Indian Creek Trail to Deeplow Trail to Thomas Divide Trail. We will camp at campsite 52. Sunday we will follow Newton Bald Trail to Sunkota Trail back to Ceep Creek

Required Items to Bring:
tent and sleeping bag and cold weather sleeping gear. I was up last week and it gets cold at night but warms up during day. Meal for Saturday Night and snacks.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Warm Clother for the evening

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take I 85 North to I 985 through Clayton to Hwy 64 East thru Dillsboro to Hwy 74 to Bryson City second exit to Bryson City to Deep Creek Ranger Station

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

340Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $136.00 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:

No Alcohol during hiking trip.

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