Springer Mountain Loop - Sat, May 21 2011

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Springer Mountain Loop

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Uh Springer Mountain

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, May 21 2011 9:00 am >> Sat, May 21 2011 5:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Tue, May 17 2011 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, May 20 2011 6:00 pm

Event Duration:

6-8 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Pace:

Leisurely

Trip Leader(s):

Jason Hicks

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Number Registered So Far:

12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

We will be leaving the carpool as close to 9 am as possible. Arriving at the Springer Mountain Parking lot around 11ish. The hike itself will last 2-3 hours with some pretty views and moderate climbs.

Once done most likely will get something to eat on the way back. If you ride with someone make sure you are clear as to if they are coming straight back or stopping and eating something. There will be a nice overlook for us to stop and eat a snack at.

We should arrive back at the carpool about 4-5ish.

Now about the hike.
First we will climb out of the parking lot up to the summit of Springer Mountain. There we can just take some pics and hang out and explore a few minutes. Then backtrack down a little bit where off to our left is the Benton Mackaye trail. We will turn there and continue down to a sign about 1 mile down stating views to our right. That is where we will stop for a break and just enjoy the overlook of the valley below us. Back to the trail we will then go down cross over FS 42 and another 1-2 miles the trail will take us back to the parking lot where we started.

The hike is moderate which is what I need since I am building back up after my auto accident. So I figured why not bring some people along!

Required Items to Bring:
Daypack, good boots, poles if you like, camera, water, snack, anything you think you might need.

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How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Springer Mountain Parking Lot off FS road 42. I can not past and cut the directions which sucks.

I will show you at the carpool some maps and directions there. If you know how to get there and wish to met me there that is fine as well.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

140Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 am

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Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $56.00 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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