Scaly Mountain Hike NC - Sat, Jan 24 2015

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Scaly Mountain Hike NC

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Scaly Mountain – Bartram Trail

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jan 24 2015 10:00 am >> Sat, Jan 24 2015 4:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:15 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, Jan 21 2015 10:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jan 23 2015 9:00 pm

Event Duration:

6 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

8 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Steven K
Michelle Spence

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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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:

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 or 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.

Even outside of winter I would rate this hike a step above most intown hikes in Atlanta. However this is a not 3-4 mph fitness hike. We will stop from time to time to gather the group. For thiose that lhave no AOC expeience on similar events please expect an e-mail from one of the hike leaders.

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
Hiking poles particularly if it rains in the days before the event.
2 quarts water
Lunch and trail snacks

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

North on I-85. Take I-985 split to Gainesville. After 26 miles name will change to US 23. Continue on US 23 through Clayton GA. Past Dillard GA take right on GA 246. When it crossing into NC, the highway name changed to NC 106. Continue to Osage Overlook parking lot.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

210Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:15 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $84.00 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:

It is difficult to forecast conditions at over 4000 ft in the winter. Based on past hikes at Scaly Mountain there is a high probability of icy conditions near the summit. Hiking poles are recommended.

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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.