North to the Border Hike - Sun, Nov 11 2007

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North to the Border Hike

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Appalatian Trail, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Nov 11 2007 9:00 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, Oct 10 2007 12:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Nov 10 2007 11:59 pm

Event Duration:

12+ hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Trip Leader(s):

Tony Theriault

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Number Registered So Far:

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

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Itinerary:

This hike will be a challenging 18.5 mile round trip day hike on the northern-most section of the Appalatian Trail in GA. We will begin the hike at Dick Creek's Gap, where the AT crosses Hwy 76 west of Clayton. The hike leader will travel at a steady 2.5-3 mph average pace for 9 miles to Bly Gap, the GA / NC border x-ing. A distinguished old oak tree in the center of the trail with low crooked branches for sitting marks the state line. Here we will take a 30-45 minute break for lunch, before heading back south to the starting point. The vistas from the ridgeline and at Bly Gap should be nice since the trees will be shedding their leaves by then. This is a strenuous hike which takes 6.5 to 8.5 hours of steady brisk walking to complete the full distance. Please sign up only if you are in very good physical condition, and have experienced at least one strenuous 10-12 mile day-hike. This is an out-and-back trip with no other trail options to get lost on. You may travel at your own pace ahead or behind the trip leader, but requested to turn around towards the start no later than 1pm, or 4 hours after we begin. This is for consideration of your carpool companions, the trip leader, and to keep it from becoming a nighthike return!

Required Items to Bring:
Minimum 100 oz of water or energy drink. (Water sources may be scarce if drought conditions continue). Minimum 1200 calories of food / energy bars (6+ Powerbars), flashlight, hiking boots or trail-running shoes, watch, daypack or camelback, rain protection (If cold and rain are possibility that day), Appropriate clothing for weather conditions.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Camera, good fitting shoes, smart-wool or other good quality socks, blister pads, advil.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From Atlanta, Take I85 North, to I-985 North, to US-23 North (52 mi). From Clayton, go West on Hwy 76 for approximatly 15 miles, to AT trail crossing. Parking area is on the North side of the road.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

0Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 am

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Carpool Directions:

Notes:

Round trip distance from carpool location is 210 miles. Riders should contribute gas money accordingly to their drivers!

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