Type of Outing: Hike
When: SAT 10/14/2023
Signup Deadline: 12:00 pm
Leader: Alex Wilson
Distance: 15 miles
Difficulty: R-68, Strenuous
Description: This is a beautiful high elevation two version hike on the Appalachian Trail along the border of NC and TN. One group will start from Hwy 19E and hike 15 miles south to Carvers Gap climbing 5,300 feet; the other group hikes north from Carvers Gap covering the same 15 miles and climbing 2,600 feet. Only the uphill hiker’s cars are moved. The downhill cars stay at 19E. This hike is for fit and experienced hikers only. Email me for further information, meeting times and places prior to noon Friday before the hike. Uphill: 15 miles, 5,300 feet [R-68]; Downhill: 15 miles, 2,600 feet [R-41]
