Jones Gap SP to Caesar’s Head SP

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Jones Gap SP to Caesar's Head SP

The Basics:

Event Type:

Backpacking

Event Location:

Upstate SC

Backpacking: Jones Gap SP to Caesar's Head SP

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Jul 29 2011 5:05 pm >> Sun, Jul 31 2011 2:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 5:30 pm *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Jul 21 2011 9:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Jul 26 2011 12:00 am

Event Duration:

1 Days 20 Hours 55 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

19 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Patrick Barry

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Member Cost:

$10.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Number Registered So Far:

3 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

I'm heading to Yosemite in late August and need a good warm-up backpacking trip. This D5 backpack trip is for hardy and experienced backpackers. I plan to test my older yet trustworthy gear, some new stuff and gauge my fitness level to make any corrections prior to departing for Yosemite. If you are looking for a strenuous event with awesome scenery near Atlanta, this is for you.

FRIDAY: We'll depart Atlanta and arrive in SC. From Jones Gap SP we'll hike approximately four miles, mostly ascending, on the Pinnacle Pass Trail and set camp.

SATURDAY: In the morning we'll head out on Naturaland Trust Trail and make our second site after eight or so miles - easiest day in terms of elevation change. A nearby stream will be our water source.

SUNDAY: We'll depart and hike seven miles to the car, with a solid descent.

NOTES
side trails exist, the above itinerary is the minimum hiking from site to site
water is not found on Pinnacle (FRI site). start the hike with plenty of water
No open fires allowed, you need a stove or something similar (JetBoil)

This site has a good decription of the area and terrain: http://www.hikingtrailer.com/rim-of-the-gap-pinnacle-pass/ but we won't be on all these trails

Required Items to Bring:
backpacking gear: water purifier, water, tent, bag, backpack, hiking poles, headlamp, good boots, rain gear and food/snacks for three days

If you lack a water purifier you can still sign-up but you really should get a purifier. Dehydration is a killer!

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camera, bug spray

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

provided upon registration

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

335Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

5:30 pm

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Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $134.00 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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Member Cost:

$10.00/Person

Cost Includes:

backcountry permits

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