AT Segment 6 - Deep Gap to Winding Stair Gap

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AT Segment 6 - Deep Gap to Winding Stair Gap

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

North Carolina, a smidge west of Franklin

Hike: AT Segment 6 - Deep Gap to Winding Stair Gap

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jun 1 2013 6:00 am >> Sat, Jun 1 2013 9:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 6:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, May 27 2013 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, May 31 2013 9:00 pm

Event Duration:

15 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D6: Advanced

Distance:

24 Miles

Pace:

Fast

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:

8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

Segment 6 includes Deep Gap to Winding Stair Gap. Now, things get interesting. We start where we left off two weeks ago: the middle of nowhere. But, that's ok, we're tough, we're hikers, we're going somewhere. The sixth segment on the AT will take us up and over Standing Indian, up and over Albert Mountain enroute to Winding Stair Gap, i.e. somewhere.

The 24 fun-filled mile hike will include a little over 3,000-feet of elevation gain. Within the first mile we'll cross over Standing Indian (El. 5,498-ft). We'll probably have lunch at the fire tower at Albert Mountain (El. 5,250-ft) just before we hit the 15-mile mark.

The ubiquitous car shuttle includes dropping a vehicle at Winding Stair Gap enroute to Deep Gap. We will dine in Clayton at Mama G's or Universal Joint.

This is a strenuous 24+ mile hike with ~6,600-feet of elevation gain and is intended for advanced hikers only. Please do not sign up unless you have D6 experience.

Required Items to Bring:

Good hiking shoes/boots
Four liters of water/sports drink
Food: lunch and snacks
Change of close for ride back: we're not going to smell like roses after this
Headlamp: just in case
Rain gear; just in case
Good jokes: just in case

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

Camera: to capture the moments
Trekking poles: to lean on while you capture the moments

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 Chik-Fil-A, which will be on your left. For those meeting at the event, this is actually a good place to meet.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

280Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

6:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $112.00 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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