Fatpacking Itinerary Last Updated 4/2/2007 |
Saturday, April 21, 2007 Drive into Fontana Village or fly into Knoxville. Here is a map of the area. We will pick you up if necessary and head to Fontana Village, NC. 800-849-2258, 828-498-2211 Equipment shakedown Go to Hazel Creek Outfitter in the Village for last minute equipment if necessary Trail mix distribution "Before" measurements and optional photos taken Go out for dinner at the Wildwood Grill |
Sunday, April 22, 2007 Second set of "before" measurements and optional photos taken All the items that you won't bring on the trail will be set aside and put in storage. You'll also have an opportunity to take one last shower as this is your last stop in civilization for about a week. Go out for breakfast in Fontana Village Shuttle to Fontana Dam Begin Hiking, elevation 1750'. Here is a trail map
Hike 5.6 miles on the Lakeshore Trail to Lost Cove Camp at Lost Cove,campsite 90, elevation 1760' Possible bailout: Back to Fontana Dam |
Monday, April 23, 2007 Hike about 8 miles on the Lakeshore Trail. There will be two 500' climbs and descents today Camp at North Shore campsite, site 81 on Mill Branch, elevation 1800'. Possible bailout: Back to Fontana Dam |
Tuesday, April 24, 2007 Hike about 7 reasonably level miles on the Lakeshore Trail. Camp at Kirkland Creek, site 76, elevation 1770' Possible bailout: Very few good options. Fontana Dam or Lakeview Dr. are possible but far. It may be possible to evacuate by motorboat. |
Wednesday, April 25, 2007 Hike about 9 reasonably level miles on the Lakeshore Trail.. Camp at Lower Forney campsite, site 74, elevation 1720' Possible bailout: Lakeview Dr. |
Thursday, April 26, 2007 Hike 4.1 miles up Forney Creek Trail Camp at Jonas Creek campsite, site 70, elevation 2400' Possible bailout: Lakeview Dr. |
Friday, April 27, 2007 Hike about 5.5 miles up the Forney Creek Trail. Camp at Steeltrap Campsite, site 68, elevation 3960'. Possible bailout: Lakeview Dr. |
Saturday, April 28, 2007 Hike about 3 miles past Forney Creek Cascade to the Forney Ridge Trail.
Hike 3.5 miles up to Clingman's Dome, the highest point in The Great Smoky Mountain National Park, elevation 6643'. End of hike: Clingman's Dome access road. Shuttle back to Fontana Village, NC. 800-849-2258, 828-498-2211 End measurements and optional photos taken Dinner at Mountainview Bistro. Awards Ceremony |
Sunday, April 29, 2007 "After" measurements and optional photos taken Leave Fontana Village Parting Breakfast Airport Drop |
