Hiking - Sun, Mar 4 2007

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Hiking

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Scaly Mountain – Bartram Trail

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Mar 4 2007 9:00 am >> N/A

Registration Opens:

Mon, Jan 1 2007 12:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Mar 2 2007 11:59 pm

Event Duration:

per itinerary

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Trip Leader(s):

Steven K

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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:

15 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Moderate – Strenuous 7.5 Mile Hike

This is really two separate hikes. The first three and half miles will be south of the Osage Overlook. We will follow the Bartram Trail and two side trails: Hurrah Ridge and West Fork to form a loop. The area is heavily forested and has many stream crossings. Fortunately most crossings have bridges so unless there are heavy rains the week before; you should not get too wet. Do expect to get a little muddy.

After returning to the Osage Overlook, we will go north on the Bartram Trail for the second part of our hike. Here we will ascend over 1000 feet in two miles to reach the summit of Scaly Mountain at 4804 feet. To gain this much elevation in that short of a distance there will be some steep sections. Depending on weather conditions it could be slippery of icy. However when you make it to the top you will be rewarded with great views of the valley below. There are several rocky out-croppings similar to Blood Mountain and if the weather is nice I am sure we will want to stay a while.

Thanks to Bruce Aldridge who introduced me to this area a few weeks on his hike to Rabun Bald. I was very impressed with how well the Bartram Trail was maintained and all the bridges that had built over the many streams. The two times I have been on the trail it has been far less crowded than the popular Appalachian Trail.

This is not a bad hike for hike for beginning hikers, but still I would not recommend it unless you are in pretty good shape. Depending on weather conditions, you maybe OK without hiking boots. The two times I was on this trail it was icy, but hopefully things will warm up by early March. It is great having newcomers on hikes, but if you have any questions whether this is the right hike for you, please e-mail the hike leader.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Clothing appropriate for weather. Dress in layers.
Hiking Shoes recommended
Cap or hat and gloves depending on weather conditions
2 quarts water
Lunch and trail snacks

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Scaly Mountain, NC 10:45 A.M. at Osage Overlook parking lot Detailed directions will be provided to participants.

Notes:

Are Dogs Permitted? No.

Will this event occur rain or shine? No. Not with heavy rain or icy conditions.

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Cost Includes:

Free but please share gas expense with your carpool driver.

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