Standing Indian Loop Hike - Two Thumbs Up

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Standing Indian Loop Hike - Two Thumbs Up

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Tallulah and Nantahala Wilderness Areas

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Nov 10 2012 10:00 am >> Sat, Nov 10 2012 5:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:45 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Oct 18 2012 1:30 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Nov 9 2012 11:59 pm

Event Duration:

12 hours +/- , including carpool

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Ofelia
John Weatherman

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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:

13 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This is a popular strenuous 10 mile loop hike for those experienced hikers craving a serious trail hike and chance to stretch out their legs.

If you have not yet been on a D-5 hike, do not sign up unless you first contact the trip leader.

Why Standing Indian? Well, it is the highest peak within dayhiking distance of Atlanta.

We will be hiking the trail in reverse from the usual route, just to keep things fresh.

As usual, the faster hikers can go ahead. However, we will gather as a group in three spots; Deep Gap, Standing Indian itself for lunch, and Case Knife Gap. That way, we won't get too strung out for the whole hike.

After the hike, there is a possibility we will stop for dinner at one of the local Clayton restaurants to regain our strength and add back a few needed or not so needed calories.

Note: Itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of the trip leader.

Required Items to Bring:

2-3 liters water or sports drink
hiking boots / trail shoes
non-cotton clothes in layers
poncho (just in case…)
snacks and lunch
cash for gas (for your carpool driver)
cash or credit card for dinner

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

hiking poles
camera
binoculars
gps
blister kit
change of clean clothing if you're carpooling and since it's a 2 +/- hour drive back to the carpool parking lot. other passengers may appreciate it.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

85 N to 985 N which turns into 23/365 N and 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 20 minutes, or until the road ends.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

240Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:45 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:

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