Roan Highlands N.C Backpacking Trip

This is not a beginner Hike You will need winter gear this is where we spend the first night!

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Roan Highlands N.C Backpacking Trip

This is a Advance Hiking Trip. You will need full Winter Backpacking gear for this trip. Make sure you can hike for 10 miles in the snow with a full backpack. If you don't know what you need to bring for a trip like this you really should not go!

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This will be a 3 day Backpacking Trip

We will leave The Park & Ride at 7:30 and drive for about 4 hours to Carvers Gap (Roan N.C.) I plan to start at the gardens ( Roan High Buff) just south of Carver's Gap. There is a good parking spots here. we will finish up at US 19 We will cover some of the most incredible scenery in the southeast.

This hike will be around 16 miles and is a Class D5 Hike !!

Day 1:Start at Carvers Gap and hike about 8 miles to Overmountain Shelter. This will allow us to take plenty of pictures along the way. Trust me when I say have you batteries charged and camera ready.

Day 2: Get up and enjoy one of the most amazing sun rises, take our time and hike about 5 miles to Doll flats. There is no Shelter here but it is a great place to camp ( lots of trees you know what I mean)

Day3: Hike the last 4 miles to US 19. grab some good hot food after 2 full day on the trail. Pick up the rest of the cars and head back to Atlanta

This is a Advance Hiking Trip. You will need full Backpacking gear for this trip. Please do not sign up if you cannot hike for 10 miles with a full backpack. If you don't know what you need to bring for a trip like this you really should not go!

If you have not done any overnight Backpacking trips with Me or one of our leaders I will be emailing you to discuss this trip.

please call me 678-895-0598 if you have questions

This is non Smoking Non drinking Trip

I will update with more details when date get closer.

This trip will be about 500 miles gas will be about $30 per person for 4 to a car

Here are some Web sites for you to view::

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roan_Mountain_(Roan_Highlands )

Backpacking Essentials

Backpack

Sturdy hiking boots,

Tent

Sleeping bag

Headlamp/flashlight

2 breakfasts, 2 trail lunch, and 2 dinners,lots of snacks and fruits,etc.

Stove (If you don't have one, please let us know. I'll have mine and I'm sure someone will share with you

2 liters of water (Water source are available)

Water Filter (I will have my filter and I'm sure other will also and be willing to share)

Rain Gear/Snow gear

Bag and Rope to hang Bear Bag

Toiletries

Whistle

My number if you need to call: 678-895-0598