Bartram Trail Section 7 - Sat, Feb 11 2012

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Bartram Trail Section 7

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Choeah Ranger District

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Feb 11 2012 10:30 am >> Sat, Feb 11 2012 4:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Tue, Jan 24 2012 11:50 am

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Feb 9 2012 8:00 pm

Event Duration:

6 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

11 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Don Norton (Chicken Feathers)

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

After driving to Nantahala and Winding Stari Parking Area we start our climbcross railroad tracks and continue on trail (Yellow Rectangle Blaze) to Ledbetter Creek on a bridge. Continue our climb through hardwoods and continue our climb and follow Ledbetter Creekfor a while where we will pass several chutes and waterfallswhere we will have to ford creek. We will pass several 5-10 waterfalls. We will pass 30 foot waterfall. Follow ridge and eventually cross roadbed Where trail gets very steep and eventually intersecting Appalachian Trail where we will turn right for .2 miles to the summit of Cheoah Bald where we will have lunch an enjoy the view if weather is clear. This time of year we might run into snow.

Required Items to Bring:
lunch/snacks
wate
good hiking boots or trail shoes

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

I-85 North to I-985 toward Gainesville and thru Clayton we will stop at McDonalds in Clayton for short bath room break. Continue up Hwy 441 toward Franklin NC. After getting to Franklin at light (do not cross bridge) turn right on 64/28 follow 64 toward Dillsboro. At light go straight and follow 441 will eventually turn off but keep straight on Hwy 74/19 toward Nantahala Outdoor Center. Go pass center about 4 miles to Winding Stair Parking Area parking will be on your left park at information sigh.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

230Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $92.00 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:

After hike we can eat at NOC if we want.
If you are going to meet at event the time posted in approximate so adjust your arrival.
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*Note: cancel online and if unable to- contact trip leader. If you have to cancel on day of hike call my cell phone (770 906 6527) I have to leave early about 6:00am.