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Rich Mountains - Flat Creek Loop and Stanley Gap Trail


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Blue Ridge, GA
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Mar 12 2011  8:00 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Tue, Mar 8 2011 10:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Mar 11 2011 9:30 pm
Event Duration:Approximately 11-13 hours (including driving time)
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
Clay White
Jimmy
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 13 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

The Rich Mountains total 13,276 acres near Blue Ridge Lake.  Comprised largely of wilderness, Indian camp sites still exist on some of the upper ridges.  It is reported that Georgia's largest gold nugget came from a creek in this area.  However, I will leave it to another TL to post a gold panning adventure.

Starting at Deep Gap, we'll begin our hike by warming up on the Flat Creek Loop, which is an easy to moderate 5.8 mile walk along the southern slopes of Davenport Mountain and paralleling Flat Creek.  We'll enjoy views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, while enduring limited elevation gains.

We'll then transition to the greater challenge of the Stanley Gap Trail.  Initially traversing the ridges of Davenport Mountain, we'll subsequently climb Rocky Mountain before descending to Stanley Gap and the intersection with the Benton MacKaye Trail.  We'll then make a lollipop by following the BMT back to Rocky Mountain and re-trace our steps to Deep Gap. 

The hike will total approximately 15.6 miles and about 2300 feet in elevation gains (as best I can tell from reading a book).  Your trip leaders have never walked this trail, so these are approximations based upon our trail guides.  As always, your trip leaders may contact you for additional information if you do not have an AOC resume showing D4 and D5 experience.

Naturally, after burning so many calories, we'll have to stop and eat something delicious and unhealthy on the way home!

 


Required Items to Bring:

  • Plenty of fluid for adequate hydration
  • Trail Snacks and/or light lunch
  • Good hiking shoes/boots
    		• Recommended Items to Bring:
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  • Hiking poles 
  • camera


    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:To be provided at the carpool.
    Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):145Mile(s)
    Carpool Departure Time: 8:00 am
    Carpool Location:   Log in for location
    Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
    Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $58.00 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.

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