Appalachian Trail Itinerary

Nov Backpacking Trip Itinerary

November 23-26, 2015

Driving calculated at average 50 mph

Hiking calculated at average 2 mph

Total Round Trip Driving Mileage - 842 miles

Calculated Gas Expense

• 25 mpg = 33.68 gals
• $2 per gallon = $67.36

Total Hiking Mileage - 19.0 miles

Total New Mileage of Appalachian Trail - 12.9 miles

Monday, Nov 23rd - Total Miles (2.8)

Weather Forecast  at Clingman's Dome - Clear 45-41 degrees

3:30am - Awake

4:30am - Drive to Newfound Gap - (416 miles) (8.5 hrs)

• Lat:  35°36'40.75"N    Long:  83°25'35.93"W
• Stop at Sugarland's Visitor Center to pay for back country permit

1:00pm - Arrive at Newfound Gap parking lot

1:30pm - Take Shuttle to Clingman's Dome Parking Lot

• Lat:   35°33'20.94"N    Long: 83°29'43.44"W

2:00pm - Begin hiking to Double Spring Shelter (2.8)

• Clingman's Dome Bypass Trail (0.5) (uphill)
• Appalachian Trail (2.3) (downhill)

3:30pm - Arrive at Double Spring Shelter

• http://www.wikitrail.org/features/view/at/25737/double-spring-gap-shelter
• Lat:   35°33'55.27"N    Long:  83°32'33.37"W

5:22pm - Sunset

Tuesday, Nov 22nd - Total Miles (6.3)

Weather Forecast  at Clingman's Dome - Clear 57-45 degrees

7:18am - Sunrise

10am - Hike to Clingman's Dome - (2.5) (uphill)

11:30am - Arrive at Clingman's Dome - Tour and take photos. Eat lunch.

12:30pm - Hike to Mount Collins Shelter (3.8) (varied)

• Appalachian Trail (3.5)
• Sugarland Mountain Trail (0.3)

2:30pm - Arrive at Mount Collins Shelter

• http://www.wikitrail.org/features/view/at/25644/mt-collins-shelter
• Lat:   35°35'39.29"N  Long:  83°28'15.98"W

5:22pm - Sunset

Wednesday, Nov 25th - Total Miles (7.2)

Weather Forecast  at Clingman's Dome - Clear 55-45 degrees

7:19am - Sunrise

10:00am - Hike to Newfound Gap (4.5) (downhill)

• Sugarland Mountain Trail (0.3)
• Appalachian Trail (4.2)

12:30am - Tour, Take Photos, Eat Lunch

2:00pm - Hike to Icewater Spring Shelter (2.7) (uphill)

• Appalachian Trail (2.7)

4:00pm - Arrive at Icewater Spring Shelter

• http://www.wikitrail.org/features/view/at/25270/icewater-spring-shelter
• Lat:  35°37'41.35"N   Long:  83°23'25.39"W
• If time permits, hike out to Charlie's Bunion overlook.

5:22pm - Sunset

Thursday, Nov 26th - Total Miles (2.7)

Weather Forecast  at Clingman's Dome - Clear 59-54 degrees

7:20am - Sunrise

8:00am - Hike to Newfound Gap (2.7) (downhill)

9:30am - Arrive at Mini-Van at Newfound Gap Parking Lot

10:00am - Drive to Washington, Indiana (8.5 hrs)

6:30pm - Arrive for Thanksgiving Dinner