AT Segment 5 - Dicks Creek Gap to Deep Gap

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AT Segment 5 - Dicks Creek Gap to Deep Gap

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Nantahala National Forest

Hike: AT Segment 5 - Dicks Creek Gap to Deep Gap

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, May 18 2013 7:00 am >> Sat, May 18 2013 10:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sun, May 5 2013 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, May 17 2013 10:00 pm

Event Duration:

About 15 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

16 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Jon Miner

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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:

11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

The 5th AT segment takes us from Dicks Creek Gap to Deep Gap. Sixteen miles and around 5,300-feet of elevation gain. As you'll read below, this is going to be a long day...

This segment takes us to the end of the Georgia Section of the AT near Bly Gap and finishes at Deep Gap, just below Standing Indian. Many of you have gone to Standing Indian from the opposite direction and taken the Deep Gap trail back to the trailhead north of the metropolis that is Tate City. This hike closes that gap. No pun intended.

This hike involves a long shuttle at the conclusion of our stroll through the woods. It's going to take a good two hours. There's no easy way to do this hike without it being an out and back.

A chariot will be waiting for us to take the drivers back to their vehicles only to then return and get the rest of us. A true Festivus for the rest of us. We'll stop in Clayton for dinner at Mama G's or Universal Joint afterwards.

This is a strenuous D5. We'll go at a moderate pace; however, please be objective regarding your hiking prowess prior to registering.

Required Items to Bring:

Good hiking boots or trail shoes
Emergency rain gear (even if chance of rain is minimal)
3 to 4 liters of water
Food for lunch and snack

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Trekking poles
Camera
Headlamp

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From Clayton, Ga proceed 16.1 miles west on GA-76 to the parking at Dicks Creek Gap (the start of the hike).

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

270Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 am

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Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $108.00 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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