Nantahala+Adventure+Run



The Nantahala Adventure Run is a proposed ~58* mile run in the heart of a very rugged region known as the Nantahalas. The course is one single loop making use of the Appalachian Trail for roughly half of the way and the [|Bartram Trail] for the remaining half. The route summits three well-known southern balds and passes by several lesser-known ones. The total elevation gain for the run is around 14,000'. This run will be split in 2 days. The first day will start from Nantahala Lake and run to the Nantahala Outdoor Center where we will either camp or have a cabin rented (decision yet to be made, if at least 6 people sign up then cabin will be rented and fees will be shared throughout the group). The first day primarily follows the Bartram Trail and will meet with the Appalachian Trail at the top of Cheoah Bald. The second day we will leave the NOC and follow the Appalachian Trail over Wesser Bald and Wayah Bald where we will meet back up with the Bartram Trail and descent back down to Nantahala Lake to the finish.

//April 2nd-3rd. Yes we know this is during the week, but those of us in education are on Spring Break!!!!!!//

Weather: Highs in the mid 50's, Lows in the low 30's

Andrew Swistak Brandon Thrower Brandon Smith
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 * estimated mileage/elevation measured based on updated databooks

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