[DONE] 03-25-16 to 03-27-16 Gorges State Park Backpacking

Gorges State Park – Backpacking & Day-Hiking Adventure

This adventure was a great success. Please check out the trail reviews and photos from this event!

Raymond Fisher Trail & Rainbow Falls Trail

Date(s) & Time(s):

March 25 – March 27
Mar 25 at 12 PM to Mar 27 at 10 AM

Location:

Gorges State Park – Google
Sapphire, North Carolina 28774

~ You are all invited to an Easter Adventure! You will never feel more at peace than an early spring hike into the wilderness. As new life flows back into the dormant forests, come share its beauty with us. ~

Thanks to Snake Stepper for this adventure recommendation. Our plan is to experience at least 4 waterfalls and several miles of hiking/backpacking in beautiful Gorges State Park, North Carolina. This is a new location for MHC and we are looking forward to learning together in this area.

This adventure is free to all members and is suited for Day-Hikers and Back-Packers. The Day-Hiking members can meet at any section during the adventure. Please indicate if you are a Day-Hiker or Back-Packer.

This is a Fur-Baby Friendly area, so bring along your four-legged hiking pals to enjoy nature with you. Liberty will be involved in every part of this adventure. If you have issues with dogs, please take that into consideration when planning on participating. All dogs must be leashed and/or under physical control by their owner.

Location: Gorges State Park, North Carolina, 976 Grassy Ridge Road, Sapphire, NC 28874

Start Time: Friday March 25th, 2016 @ 12:00pm
Start Location: Parking Area at Raymond Fisher Trail (Primitive Camping Location)

End Time: Sunday March 27th, 2016 @ 10:00am
End Location: Raymond Fisher Trail Parking Area

~ITINERARY~

March 25th, 2016
Easy to Moderate Hiking (~8.00 miles total – optional ~4.5 miles additional)

12:00pm – .75 miles – Arrive at Ray Fisher Trailhead and backpack to primitive campsite location
1:00pm – 1.25 miles – Road hike to Bearwallow Valley Trail at Park Station
1:30pm – 1.00 miles – Hike Bearwallow Valley Trail to Overlook then to Bearwallow Falls Trail
2:30pm – 1.00 miles – Hike Bearwallow Falls Trail to Bearwallow Falls and explore
3:30pm – 4.00 miles – Return Hike to Raymond Fisher Campsite backtracking route
5:00pm – Enjoy camping for the evening
Optional Addition:
6:30pm – 4.50 miles RT – Possible road hike to view sunset at overlook

March 26th, 2016
Strenuous Hiking (~4.00 miles total – optional ~4.5 miles additional)
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10:00am – .50 miles – Hike to Rainbow Falls Trailhead
10:30am – 1.50 miles – Hike Rainbow Falls Trail to Hidden Falls, Turtleback Falls and Rainbow Falls
12:30pm – Enjoy lunch with friends at Rainbow Falls
2:00pm – 2.00 miles – Return Hike to Raymond Fisher Campsite backtracking route
Optional Addition:
6:30pm – 4.50 miles RT – Possible road hike to view sunset at overlook

March 27th, 2016
Easy to Moderate Hiking (.75 miles total)

10:00am – .75 miles – Return to Parking area via Raymond Fisher Trail
Optional Addition:
Drive to Overlook while leaving

3 Day Adventure
Total Miles (12.75) with optional additions of (9.00)

Remember this is the South East and the weather can change every 7 minutes. Be prepared for cooler nights and bring plenty of water. You should have enough food / snacks for two nights and 1.5 days.

Maps and directions to the trailhead and starting campsite will be posted in the event, so please pay close attention and contact me if you have any questions. I will take care of permits and the sites can accommodate many people, so please let me know your intention to join us, so I can plan accordingly. Remember to click the GOING button if you intend to participate

The Ten Essentials (for safety, survival and basic comfort)

1. Navigation – MHC Provided
2. Sun Protection
3. Insulation (cold weather protection)
4. Illumination
5. First-aid Kit
6. Fire Starter
7. Repair Kit/Tools
8. Nutrition (2 nights, 1.5 days + 1 day extra emergency)
9. Emergency Shelter (bivy, tent, tarp or reflective blanket)
10. Hydration (Lots of water and purification)

MHC group leaders have these and more to provide members, in the case of necessity. Please always be prepared for the worst!

We practice LEAVE NO TRACE!! Please make sure you are fully aware of our club standards when visiting nature:

1. Plan ahead and prepare!
2. Travel and camp on durable surfaces.
3. Dispose of waste properly.
4. LEAVE WHAT YOU FIND!
5. Minimize campfire impacts.
6. Respect wildlife!
7. Be considerate of other visitors!

If you need any details on the leave no trace ethics, that we practice, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly!