Appalachian Trail Hike
August 12 - 18, 1984
Allen Gap to The Nolichucky River
This is the description of the Troop 9 50-mile backpacking trip from
August 19 through 18, 1984. The trip will be on the Appalachian Trail
from Allen Gap (N.C. 208 at the Tenn. state line) to the Nolichucky
River (just east of Erwin, Tenn. The trip is primarily intended for
advanced troop members with experience in hiking and camping. Daily
hikes will be ten to fifteen miles a day. Total distance under pack
will be 51.3 miles. Altitudes will range from 1700 to 4200 ft. Maximum
elevation change is 2000 ft in 0.5 miles. Temperatures may range from
the 30 s F. at night to the upper 80 s.
Food buying and packing will be done during the week of July 30 -
August 3. Food repackaging will be done on Sat. 8/4 from 9 till noon in
the basement of The Chapel of the Cross; some help will be required of
hikers.
Active aerobic training is encouraged to enhance the individual
participant s enjoyment of the trip and for the advantage of the group
as a whole.
Cost estimate at this time is $55 for food and transportation.
Questions should be addressed to Lyman Ripperton, P.O. Box 2543, tel.-
967-3119 prior to 6 August or on 12 August.
Itinerary and equipment lists are attached. Please note the required
pack inspection.
Itinerary Appalachian Trail Hike August 12 - 18, 1984 Schedule.
Thurs. 8/2 7:30 p.m. Pack inspection during troop meeting.
Sat. 8/4 9:00 a.m. Food Packing, basement of the Chapel of the Cross,
over by noon
Sun. 8/12 7:00 a.m. Depart from Horace Williams House parking lot. 2:00
p.m. On trail at Allen Gap
Sat. 8/18 12:00 noon Pickup from Nolichucky River at Tenn. Rt. 36 5:00
p.m. Arrive in Chapel Hill
Driving Route.
I4, NC226, US19E, US23, CR1318, NC208 to Allen Gap at the Tenn. line
NC208,NC212,US23 from Allen Gap to Erwin Tenn.
I40,NC226,TN107,US23 from Chapel Hill to Erwin Tenn.