Appalachian Trail - Roan Highlands, Tennessee/North Carolina, October 13-20, 2018

Start
October 13, 2018
End
October 20, 2018
Location
Roan Highlands, Appalachian Trail, TN/NC

Registration

Final/Full Trip Fee Payment – $300.00
Final/Full payment is due before the July 13, 2018 cancellation date.
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Appalachian Trail - Roan Highlands

Tennessee/North Carolina

October 13-20, 2018

Trip Leaders: Leslie Green and Daniel Harrell

Type of Trip: Backpacking

Cost: $300

Cancellation Date and full payment: July 13, 2018

Adults Only

Maximum number: 8

Minimum number: 7

Wilderness Level: 3 - more than 2 hrs away from emergency response

Difficulty: Rugged - up to 10 miles per day with large elevation gain and loss

This classic Appalachian Trail hike will be one to remember. We start in trail town, Erwin Tennessee and snake along the Tennessee, North Carolina border for 50 miles. On the way we will:

climb over several mountain balds with amazing viewpoints;
stay in three AT hostels (Uncle Johnny’s Nolichucky, Greasy Creek Friendly and Mountain Harbour B&B);
sleep in or near three AT shelters, including Cherry Gap, Overlook Mountain, and Roan Knob Shelter (highest on the AT); and
camp in one backcountry campsite – Indian Grave Gap

We are taking a relatively slow pace with distances of 7-10 miles per day so we can enjoy the views and the experiences along the trail. However, there will be significant elevation gains and losses throughout the hike, so good conditioning will be necessary.

Price includes transportation in club van, hostel fees for three nights, 8 meals on the trail, shuttles and other supplies. You’ll be responsible for meals on the road and at the hostels. Practice hikes and a possible overnight conditioning trip will be planned by the group.