AT Blue Ridge loop - Sat, Aug 18 2012

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AT Blue Ridge loop

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Tate City

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Aug 18 2012 8:30 am >> Sat, Aug 18 2012 8:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 6:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sun, Jul 1 2012 8:10 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Aug 16 2012 8:00 pm

Event Duration:

11 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D6: Advanced (Exploratory)

Distance:

20 Miles

Pace:

Fast

Trip Leader(s):

Stefan

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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:

4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

This is a strenuous 20+ mile exploratory hike for advanced hikers only. Please do not sign up unless you have done a D5 before.

The best way to escape the ATL summer heat is to go up into the mountains. Trying a slightly different and longer route to the summit of Standing Indian, we will starts at the Tallulah River Campground near River Mtn (~2286 ft). Following Flat Branch Creek, we will climb to Blue Ridge Gap (~3050 ft) where the AT intersects. Following the AT northwards, we will pass Wheeler, Rocky and Rich Knob, then Courthouse Bald and Kitchens Knob to Deep Gap from where we ascent Standing Indian (5499 ft). The trail now turns south to Beech Gap from where we descent to Tate City and follow the access road back to the trailhead.

After the hike, we will stop for dinner in Clayton.

Required Items to Bring:

- Three to four liters of water or sport drink (I will bring a water filter to refill bottles during the hike)

- hiking boots

- head lamp (just in case)

- snacks and lunch

- cash for gas and dinner

- rain gear

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

- hiking poles

- gaitors

- camera / GPS

- extra clothes for the ride home

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

85 N to 985 N to 23/365 N to 23/441 N this will take us into Clayton GA. We will make a pit stop, which will be at the Clayton Burger King, which will be on your right. In Clayton turn left onto 76 W, travel about 15 minutes. Right onto Persimmon, left onto Tallulah road , travel about 15 minutes.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

240Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

6:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $96.00 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:

The trip leader reserves the right to remove hikers from the sign-up list that do not have the proper experience and/or fitness to attend this trip.

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

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