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Fitpacking Itinerary Last Updated 7/14/2009 |
Saturday, October 3, 2009 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 taken Go out for dinner at Mountainview Bistro |
Sunday, October 4, 2009 Second set of "before" measurements 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 Take hiker 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' Miles today: 5.6. Total miles: 5.6 Possible bailout: Back to Fontana Dam |
Monday, October 5, 2009 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'. Miles today: 8. Total miles: 13.6 Possible bailout: Back to Fontana Dam |
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 Hike about 7 reasonably level miles on the Lakeshore Trail. Camp at Kirkland Creek, site 76, elevation 1770' Miles today: 7. Total miles: 20.6 Possible bailout: Very few good options. Fontana Dam or Lakeview Dr. are possible but far. It may be possible to evacuate by motorboat. |
Wednesday, October 7, 2009 Hike about 9 reasonably level miles on the Lakeshore Trail.. Camp at Lower Forney campsite, site 74, elevation 1720' Miles today: 9. Total miles: 29.6 Possible bailout: Lakeview Dr. |
Thursday, October 8, 2009 Day hike 1.0 miles on the Lakeshore Trail Drop & hide packs and hang food Day Hike 1.3 miles on the Lakeshore Trail Day Hike 2.4 miles on the Goldmine Loop Trail Day Hike 0.6 miles through the Tunnel to nowhere Day Hike 1.3 miles on the Lakeshore Trail Get backpacks and hike 4.4 miles up Forney Creek Trail Camp at Jonas Creek campsite, site 70, elevation 2400' Miles today: 11.0. Total miles: 40.6 Possible bailout: Lakeview Dr. |
Friday, October 9, 2009 Hike about 5.5 miles up the Forney Creek Trail wih several stream crossings
Camp at Forney Creek Cascade, site 68, elevation 3960'. Miles today: 5.5. Total miles: 46.1 Possible bailout: Lakeview Dr. |
Saturday, October 10, 2009 Hike about 1.9 miles to the Forney Ridge Trail. Drop & hide packs and hang food Day Hike 1.0 miles on Forney Ridge Trail to Andrew's Bald for incredible views Day Hike 1.0 miles on the Lakeshore Trail Hike about 3.0 miles up to Clingman's Dome, the highest point in The Great Smoky Mountain National Park as well as the entire 2200 mile Appalachian Trail, elevation 6643'. Miles today: 6.9. Total miles: 53.0 End of hike: Clingman's Dome access road. Shuttle back to Fontana Village, NC. 800-849-2258, 828-498-2211 "After" measurements taken Dinner at Mountainview Bistro. Awards Ceremony |
Sunday, October 11, 2009 "After" measurements taken Leave Fontana Village Parting Breakfast Airport Drop |
