27 Miles - From Winding Stair Gap - NC To Wesser NC - Nantahala Outdoor Center - -- Franklin, NC area - Winding Stair Gap to Nantahala Outdoor Center -- This trip continues north from my last trip at Winding Stair Gap NC and goes about 30 miles northbound to the Nantahala Outdoor Centerat Wesser 09-09-2018, 14:10 #15. rhstansfield. Checking the Thru-hikers Companion book, it looks like the next road crossing going south from Stecoah Gap (NC 143) is Wright Gap (12 miles) or US 19 at Nantahala Outdoor Center (13.6 miles). That pretty much made up our decision that we were gonna head to the NOC that night. It would be a 17+ mile day but most of it was downhill…. I will be leaving work Thursday afternoon and heading straight to North Carolina … Franklin, NC. 3/4/2009 12:30 PM – Nantahala Outdoors Center – 5.7 mi today – 135.0 mi total. We stop there for lunch, sharing a pizza as an appetizer, and ordering 1/2 pound burgers as main courses. It was an amazing trip! I returned to the Appalachian Trail at Winding Stair Gap. September 15, 2017 beinghere2014 Leave a comment. Hiking with Scott Moore, Jacob Scott Moore, Scott England. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Winding Stair Gap on Highway 64 is the starting point for this spectacular backpacking trip through the Nantahala National Forest. Winding Stair Gap to the NOC Wednesday 6 th Apr 2016 Day 16: Day off in Franklin. The word "Nantahala" is a Cherokee word meaning "Land of the Noonday Sun." The Nantahala National Forest, established in 1920, is a national forest located in the American state of North Carolina. There were a few areas where it was necessary for me to … Call Nantahala Outdoor Center (828)488-2175 . Nantahala Outdoor Center to Sassafras Gap ... Day 15. I have my time off from work, all my gear accounted for, a shuttle arranged from NOC to Winding Stair Gap, but I do not have a place secured to stay the night before my hike. … Winding Stair Gap to the Nantahala Outdoor Center. It was truly amazing. Last weekend I met up with a few buddies, and set out for a much-needed weekend outdoors. The shelter is located in a cove and is named after the founder of the Nantahala Club. I had arranged a trail shuttle ahead of time from the Nantahala Outdoor Center in Bryson City down to Winding Stair Gap in Franklin, where the AT crosses US 64 (approx. The AT makes its final descent toward US 19 and the Nantahala Outdoor Center, reaching the highway at 7.5 miles. Franklin, NC to Nantahala Outdoor Center. I was ready to test out new insoles in my shoes from the “foot wizard” at Outdoor 76, hoping to ease some of the pain in my feet. Wayah Bald Shelter to Aquone Hostel; Day 13. It is tough to break the early rise habit. Day four traces the Nantahala downstream 10 miles to Bartram Trail mile 63.5; camp near the intersection with the London Bald Trail. Local shuttles are available to the AT within 15-25 miles from the town of Franklin (such as to Winding Stair Gap, Wayah Gap, Rock Gap or Wallace Gap) The Nantahala Hiking Club members help hikers do this as a friendly service and appreciate AT LEAST 6 to 8 hours notice. ← Bly Gap to Winding Stair Gap. The hike to Winding Stair Gap was quick and easy and I arrived an hour early. Day 4: Tellico Gap to Nantahala Outdoor Center 6/27/2017. We started at Winding Stair Gap and hiked to the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC), a distance of about 30 miles. The Nantahala National Forest, established in 1920, is a national forest located in the American state of North Carolina. I joined my brother Matt and AT buddy Floyd for a hike from Winding Stair Gap near Franklin to Fontana Dam last week. Bly Gap, near the Border. It's right outside the hiker friendly town of Franklin, NC, so the town is your last chance for a hot meal and any last minute supplies. Good morning, I am hiking my first ever section hike on the AT this coming weekend from Winding Stair Gap to Nantahala Outdoor Center. 6:50 am rolled around and we were up making breakfast before the sun rose. This would be our fourth section hike, and we had learned a lot over the past 110 miles. Legs, pragmatic as ever, told me to hike ahead and secure a room at the NOC. I have to say that the spring at the bottom of the stairs is probably my favorite. Hikers and whitewater rafters alike mill about. Troubles started on the trip up. Boteler Peak with Brasstown Bald in distance (Right third of picture) Finish by descending 8 more miles on the AT to the NOC for burgers, beer, and hot showers, Foster says. The terrain was not particularly difficult and the views were the best I've had on the AT, both along the trail, at mountaintops, and camp sites. RECOMMENDED ROUTE Difficult. Rather Famously distinctive tree. We knew a lot of hikers would be coming in today, pushing hard to sleep indoors and avoid the upcoming single digit forecast. Backpack between Deep Gap and Winding Stair complete, Momma Puma let me know that she could not continue hike due to the knee injury she acquired climbing up Albert Mountain. I am hikingto the Nantahala Outdoor Center on the Appalachian Trail. Days 109, 110 and 111 (Winding Stair Gap to the Nantahala Outdoor Center) This section was completed Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 1-3, 2015. At the end of Winding Stairs Rd., turn right onto Wayah Rd. Sassafras Gap Shelter to Fontana Lodge; Day 16. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. We left the shelter at 9:45am and began the 12.5 mile trudge into the NOC (Nantahala Outdoor Center). Hi, Risa, thanks for your comment. There is a parking lot at the Gap … Name Location Type Difficulty Length; Appalachian Trail: Winding Stair Gap to Wayah Gap: Rainbow Springs: Hiking: Medium: 6.18 miles: Asheville, NC: Nantahala Headwaters Loop Ride down the road, beside the Nantahala river until you see your car. AT: Winding Stair Gap to Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) 27.8 mi 44.8 km • 5,316' Up 1620.42 m Up • 7,280' Down 2219.01 m Down. Most of the day I hiked up hill in varying degrees of snowfall. The word "Nantahala" is a Cherokee word meaning "Land of the Noonday Sun." The climb out of Winding Stair Gap was steep and our legs were stiff but there was beautiful weather. The name is appropriate as, in some spots, the sun only reaches the floors of the deep gorges of the forest when high overhead at midday. Winding Stair Gap to the Nantahala Outdoor Center. We caught up with Whoobie and Kiba last night and went for a reasonable Japanese. First … There is no charge. Day 17. I finished the section, the first day from Winding Stair Gap to Wayah Bald was pretty brutal, lots of climbs and it was warmer than I like to hike in. RECOMMENDED ROUTE Difficult. The goal: To hike from Winding Stair Gap in Franklin, NC to the Nantahala Outdoor Center in Bryson City, roughly 28 miles, with two overnights. The shelter was built in 1989 and sleeps six with no privy. Tellico Gap to Nantahala Outdoor Center ... From the tower we began a steep decent 4.5 miles to the Nantahala Outdoor Center. Day 4: Tellico Gap to Nantahala Outdoor Center 6/27/2017. Only Cheoah Bald. At 6.7 miles the AT reaches the Rufus Morgan Shelter. Winding Stair Gap, US 64 to NC 28 (0) last updated May 31, 2016 by rhymenocerous. The name is appropriate as, in some spots, the sun only reaches the floors of the deep gorges of the forest when high overhead at midday. Blue Ridge Gap to Winding Stair Gap June 17 -19, 2016. Siler Bald. A great ride with a long, steep climb. Winding Stair Gap (Mile 110) to Stecoah Gap (Mile 150) The Captain and I were very confident going into this trip. A review of my weeklong journey along the Appalachian Trail from Deep Gap, North Carolina to the Nantahala Outdoor Center in Wesser, NC. Next, hike across Winding Stairs Road and climb to 5,062-foot Cheoah Bald for the best sunrises around (8 miles). Winding Stair Gap to Nantahala Gorge – Chapter 3. However, this trip would prove to be more challenging than expected, and we learned a lot of lessons. The climb down was tricky with most of the trail covered by fresh snow. Winding Stair Gap to Wayah Bald … In Franklin, I look at the Cherokee mound, one of the largest religious structures of this type. Backpack between Deep Gap and Winding Stair complete, Momma Puma let me know that she could not continue hike due to the knee injury she acquired climbing up Albert Mountain. 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