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Level 1 Backpack: Laurel-Snow

Presented by Team Green Adventures

December 11-December 12, 2010

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This event is for you if you have day hiked more than 8 miles continuously on moderate terrain (Warner Parks, etc) and would like to add the challenge of carrying more weight and camping overnight on the trail. This event is limited to 10 participants. Check out 2009 Laurel-Snow Backpacking Photos!

BACKPACKING STATS:
Meeting Time: Saturday, December 11th at 7:00am
Estimated Drive Time One Way: 2 hours 45 minutes with CST to EST zone change
Hike Distance: About 6 miles a day
Difficulty: Level 1 Backpacking (see rating scale below)
Deadline: December 8th. Waiting list available.

TENTATIVE ITINERARY
Please keep in mind that trail conditions, weather, and group ability may cause compromise of the trip itinerary. Please be considerate of necessary changes during the trip should these instances occur.

We will be hiking the Laurel-Snow section of the Cumberland Trail. The first two miles are mostly flat. When we arrive at the campsite, we will stop to assess everyone's packs and remove any unnecessary weight. Participants may choose to leave their packs behind at the campsite or continue to carry their packs for the hike up to Laurel Falls, Bryan's Overlook and back down to camp (note: participants who plan to leave behind their packs must still have a way to carry water and snacks for the loop hike). On Sunday morning we'll hike the short, but very tough, distance to Snow Falls then back down to the parking lot. Those who do not wish to continue the hike on Sunday may return to your cars early.

Saturday:
7:00AM (CST): Arrive at carpool site to arrange carpools and assess packs (information in confirmation email)
7:45 AM: Leave Nashville (directions available upon registration)
11:30AM (EST): Arrive at trailhead and begin hike
12:30PM: Arrive at campsite, lunch, assess pack weight, continue to Laurel Falls and Bryan's Overlook, and back to camp
4:00PM: Set camp, campfire, dinner, sleep.

Sunday:
8:00-9:00AM (EST): Wake up, take down camp, breakfast
9:00AM-1:00PM: Hike to Snow Falls, return to cars (lunch on the trail, or wait to have lunch together in town)
3:00PM (CST): Arrive in Nashville