Friday evening October 6 to October 8, 2006

New Hiking Information - Please read it all

On the way to the Appletree hike	From the Wesser Tower

Please let me know if you have signed up. Email me at danny@hikertohiker.org. I will send out instructions about 10 days before the trip to all the participants who have let me know that they've signed up.

Over 35 people have registered for the weekend in the Nantahala Gorge. If you have not yet made reservations, don't wait too long.

NOC is giving the club reduced rates for lodging and for any activities (rafting, renting bikes) you reserve before September 15.

To get these prices, you must make your reservation by September 15. However, NOC are not putting any rooms aside for CMC. You need to reserve as soon as possible.

Call NOC at 1.888.905.7238 X-215 to talk to Jennifer Bingham. Tell her you are on the Carolina Mountain Club weekend.
Please let me know that you are coming after you make a reservation. Danny Bernstein danny@hikertohiker.org

Accommodations

Only the Basecamp is still available. Basecamp $13/person/night - Guests must provide linens and towels.[This is a hostel with kitchen and showers in a separate building].

Dining

There are three places to eat at NOC from hot dogs to an upscale restaurant. You can always cook for yourself, if you want (unless you are staying in a motel room).

Rafting

Jeff Dektor has kindly offered to organize the rafting. If you are interested in rafting and have booked with NOC, email Jeff at jjdek@riva.net.

Hiking

All the hikes are on the National Geographic map - Fontana & Hiwassee Lakes, National Geographic Map #784.

Saturday Hikes:
Up to the Wesser Creek Tower and down the A.T. Challenging. The highlights include the 360 degree views from the tower and the lovely cascades, as we walk up. About 10.8 miles, 2,760 feet of ascent. Leader: Bruce Bente.

Appletree Camp area. Moderate.The highlights include a woodsland walk with outstanding views of mountain ridges and Nantahala Lake.About 9.5 miles and 1,900 feet of ascent, with one steep climb up to London Bald. Leader: Carroll Koepplinger.

Sunday Hikes:
Naked Ground loop in the Joyce Kilmer Wilderness. Highlights include cascading stream, ridge views, old-growth trees. Since we are restricted to 10 people per group, two groups will be led, if necessary. About 10.5 miles, 3,500 feet. Leader: Don Walton.

Hangover Lead South. Highlights include 360-degree panorama. Since we are restricted to 10 people per group, you must sign up, either before the weekend or when you check in at NOC. About 6 miles, 2,100 feet of ascent. Leader: Danny Bernstein.

This is a CMC activity. You must be a current member of the Carolina Mountain Club http://www.carolinamtnclub.org/

Relevant Links

Nantahala Outdoor Center	NOC - where we're staying
Joyce Kilmer Forest	Where the big trees are
Nantahala National Forest	Official U.S. Forest site