[at-l] Standing Native Original American People Questions

[orangebug74@yahoo.com (Orange Bug)]

I'd go with Plan B in the opposite direction. Kimsey Creek Trail is a
bit less steep than Beech Gap. They will be plenty tired by the time
they get to SI Shelter. If you are lucky, you might let some of them
camp on the summit for great stars and sunset/sunrise shows. There is
water near the summit. Day 2 would be to walk north on the AT to Beech
Gap and down the trail and back up the road a bit until you reach the
parking lot. 

I just think the kids would be truly whipped beyond having fun walking
up hill and over SI to SI Shelter.

But if it snows, find some way to bring a disc sled for the hill on
Silar Bald. And take lots of pictures.

Bill....

--- Charles Copeland <charles@uswnet.com> wrote:
> First of all, thank you to everyone that responded.  I've been
> studying the
> maps today at work (and looking out the window at the Blue Ridge &
> wishing I
> were there) and tonight at home and have decided on the following
> plans
> 
> Plan A: Snow campout (it could happen!)
> 
> 1)  Park at Winding Stair Gap (and Wayah Crest)
> 2)  Hike to Siler Bald.
> 3)  Play in the snow.
> 4)  Eat/Sleep.
> 5)  Hike to Wayah Crest Picnic Area.
> 6)  Go home.
> 
> Total miles: 6 (not much - but there *is* snow on the ground).
> Miles on AT:  6
> 
> 
> Plan B:  No Snow campout - sunny weather
> 
> 1)  Park at Beech Gap (and Backcountry Info Center)
> 2)  Hike to AT on Beech Gap Trail (2.8 mi uphill)
> 3)  Hike to Standing Indian Shelter (4.2 mi uphill)
> 4)  Eat/Sleep
> 5)  Hike to Deep Gap (.9 mi)
> 6)  Hike to SI campground on Kimsey Creek Trail (3.7 or 4.2 mi -
> depending
> on which map)
> 
> Total miles: 10.7-ish
> Miles on AT:  5.1
> 
> Is Plan B something a bunch of 11 and 12 year-olds can handle?
> 
> 
> Thanks again,
> 
> Charles
> 
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