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Dog Backpacking on Siler Bald, NC | |||||||
The Basics: | |||||||
Event Type: | Backpacking | ||||||
Event Location: | Winding Stair Gap - 8 mi West of Franklin NC on US 64 | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sat, Nov 13 2010 1:00 pm >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 10:30 am *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Opens: | Mon, Nov 1 2010 8:00 pm | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Fri, Nov 12 2010 12:00 pm | ||||||
Event Duration: | 2 days/1 night | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D3: Moderate | ||||||
Trip Leader(s): | Stefan 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: | 12 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 4 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | Yes | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
This is a backpacking trip with DOGS. Of course you are not required to bring a pet but please make sure that you are okay with dogs in camp and that (if you bring a companion) it plays nicely with other four legs and two legs! Also, participants that do not bark all night are a bonus. As far as the two-legs go: this is an intermediate backpacking trip but beginners are welcome. However, everybody is responsible for their own gear and food. Siler Bald (5,161 feet) offers a sweeping 360 degree view of the surrounding valleys. We will start our event at Winding Stairs Gap and hike up the 4 mile distance to the summit, gradually gaining ~1500 ft feet in elevation. There are two possible campsites -- one right near the summit and a second one further down in a nice protected opening near the summit bald. If all goes well, we should reach the summit area around 3 pm, giving us plenty of time to pitch the tents and visit the summit before darkness. Please be aware that it is mid November and you will be camping at over 5000 ft elevation. Temperatures will likely drop below freezing, so be prepared (see gear list below and do not hesitate to contact the event coordinator if you have questions)! On Sunday morning, we will leave camp after breakfast to be back at the cars by noon. The total distance hiked over two days will be a little over eight miles. Although the total driving distance is close to 240 miles round trip, all of it is over major highways. So driving time should be no more than 2-2 ½ hours each way. | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | North on I-85. Take I-985 near Mall of Georgia. Continue on I-985. After 26 miles this intersate will become US 23. Continue on US 23 through Clayton GA and into North Carolina. At Franklin NC take exit to US 64 West. Continue eight miles until Winding Stairs Gap parking lot. | ||||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 240Mile(s) | ||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | 10:30 am | ||||||
Carpool Location: | Log in for location | ||||||
Carpool Directions: | Log in for directions | ||||||
Carpool Cost: | Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $96.00 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. |