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Siler Bald via Appalachian Trail | |||||||
The Basics: | |||||||
Event Type: | Hike | ||||||
Event Location: | Winding Stair Gap - 8 mi West of Franklin NC on US 64 | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sat, Nov 6 2010 11:30 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Opens: | Wed, Nov 3 2010 10:00 am | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Fri, Nov 5 2010 11:55 pm | ||||||
Event Duration: | ten hours, hiking and drive time | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D4: Moderate to Difficult | ||||||
Trip Leader(s): | John Weatherman 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: | 6 | ||||||
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 an eight mile round trip in and out hike. We will go at a steady moderate pace. We will also encounter AOC backpackers along the trail and at the site. There are many scenic vistas on the Appalachian Trail within a couple hours driving time of Atlanta, but perhaps none more so than Siler Bald. With a summit of 5,216 feet it offers a sweeping 360 degree view of the surrounding valleys. And while there is almost 1500 feet in elevation gain, most of it is fairly gradual over four 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. There is an AOC backpacking trip going on at the same time. We will be starting about a half hour after they do. Note: This is not a D-5, but it is not easy either. Please do not sign up for it unless you have D-4 experience. That said, this is not a "fast hike." If you like to "fast hike" and charge ahead, or you "have to get back" to Atlanta for this, that or the other, then this is not the hike for you. We will hike mainly as a group, go at a moderate pace, and take breaks. | |||||||
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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 interstate will become US 23. Continue on US 23 to Clayton GA. We will have a pit stop there at the Burger King, which will be on the right in Clayton. After that get back on US 23 North and go 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): | 235Mile(s) | ||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | 9:00 am | ||||||
Carpool Location: | Log in for location | ||||||
Carpool Directions: | Log in for directions | ||||||
Carpool Cost: | Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $94.00 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. *Note: Late cancellations, particularly within 36 hours of the event make it difficult for those on the wait list to attend. Please be courteous to your fellow AOC members and cancel with as much notice as possible. |