Roan Mountain - 4 days and 40 miles on the AT
Details
Please read the entire trip description beforere signing up! RSVP with integrity!
If this trip caught your attention, here are the steps to take AFTER you read the description:
The first 2 steps get you off the waitlist… Being the first to sign up does not guarantee your spot on the trip.
- RSVP to get on the waitlist.
- Text me at (615) 293-4464. Venmo me $15 for the shuttle. This will move you from the waitlist to the “going” list.
- Pack your gear! (Very Important Step!)
- Communicate for a carpool from Nashville to Dennis Cove.
- Show up and Hike!
(NOTE: Capacity for this trip is 12 people, MAX. No Exceptions!)
Kids with prior backpacking experience are welcome to attend (My kids are coming, we are training for a future John Muir Trail Thru Hike)
All mileage is from the Far Out Northern TN/NC map going NOBO
Let’s drive to Dennis Cove on Thursday, September 3rd and camp there. Leave cars at Dennis Cove and take a shuttle to the starting point at Carvers Gap. Carpooling will be encouraged because of limited parking at the trailhead.
There will be a $15 per person fee for the shuttle. (Also, we may want to tip the driver…)
Friday, Sep. 4 -
Carver’s Gap to Doll Flats Campsite
mile 380.8-392.6
11.8 miles with 2200 ft elevation gain
Note: This is the day we go over all of the Balds! Sun shirt and sunglasses are highly recommended!!!
Saturday Sep. 5 -
Doll Flats to Mountaineer Falls Campsite
mile 392.6-404.4
11.8 miles with 1650 elevation gain
Sunday Sep 6 -
Mountaineer Falls Campsite to Mooreland Gap Shelter
9.6 miles with 2070 elevation gain
mile 404.4-414
Monday Sep 7 -
Mooreland Gap Shelter to cars at Dennis Cove
mile 414-420.3
6.3 miles with 700 elevation gain
Note: This area was heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene.