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This two-night hike was made by scouts and scouters of Troop 224, Oak Ridge, Tenn. We started and finished at Standing Indian Campground in Nantahala National Forest.
Total hiking on the AT was 18.1 miles.
This two-night hike was made by scouts and scouters of Troop 224, Oak Ridge, Tenn. We started and finished at Standing Indian Campground in Nantahala National Forest.
We made the loop in a counter-clockwise direction, starting with Kimsey Creek Trail, which took us to the Appalachian Trail at Deep Gap (3.7 miles). After a stop to check the views from Standing Indian Mountain, we continued to Beech Gap, where most of our group stayed for the first night. Some decided to push on and stayed at Carter Gap. (Total hiking for day one: 10.1 miles or 13.3 miles.)
The second day included a climb over Albert Mountain and ended at Big Spring Shelter. (Total hiking for day two: 10 miles or 6.8 miles)
We ended our hike by taking Long Branch Trail (2.2 miles) back to the parking lot.
Total hiking on the AT was 18.1 miles.
Tags:
Appalachian Trail, Boy Scouts
Appalachian Trail, Boy Scouts
Comments (4)
planning on doing this one this spring for my first AT trip. Looks good to me!
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by theosus on Dec 06, 2012
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Very nice trip, lots of good detail in the track and in the picture names. Would like to see more waypoints with info and more pics of just the trail/views/scenery. Planning this trip for this weekend, very helpful post!
by kurtisk on Oct 04, 2010
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