July 17, 2018
AT-Standing Indian MtN. from Deep Gap
Today's hike was from Deep Gap to the summit of 5,499 ft. Standing Indian Mountain
Trail information
This portion of the A.T. is nice for a summertime hike. The air is always a bit cooler here along with great views at the summit of Standing Indian. It is a persistent uphill climb to the summit. The actual summit is on a short side trail to the right around 2.5 miles from Deep Gap. Near the same point, you will also see a side trail to the left (Lower Ridge Trail) that leads down to Standing Indian Campground. Total hiking distance today - 5.7 miles with a large, steady elevation gain. We rate the hike moderately strenuous
Directions
From Franklin, NC, go West on US64 14 miles (from the overpass where US23 turns South toward Atlanta) to FS71 Deep Gap Rd. It is the first road to the left past the County Line sign (Clay County). Drive approximately 5.8 miles on this gravel road (FS 71) to the end of the road - Deep Gap parking lot. Another great day for a hike! WILD
Conditions
Partly cloudy and mild with temperatures ranging from 71 to 78 degrees F.
Hikers (11)
- Mike Bell
- Joe Collins
- Renee Corbett
- Bob Magee
- Beth McDonald
- Dick Metzgar
- Ron Myers
- Jeanne O'Connor
- Vic Robson
- Carole Wintle
- Jack Wintle
Flowers in bloom
Starry Campion, False Foxglove, Wild Phlox, Spiderwort, Sundrops, Mt. Hydrangea, Rosebay Rhododendron, Fire Pink, Queen Ann's Lace, Wood Aster, Coreopsis, Red Bee Balm, White Bee Balm, Turk's Cap Lily, Dodder, Indian Pipes, Heal-All, St. John's Wort
Photos (14)
Trailhead at Deep Gap Trail marker at the gap Another great day for a hike on the Appalachian Trail. Fungus of the week! Here, the trail is littered with Rhodendron petals! Lots of wildflowers today! Click the link at the bottom to see them all.. We are in the Wilderness! A great place to be!. Are we there yet?. We still see remnants of the devastating forest fire from a couple of years ago. Great views, even on a mostly cloudy day!. A great place to have lunch! 5,500ft. elevation at Standing Indian! Elevation Profile Our GPS Track for the hike. The OFHC gang for today's hike. (l-r) Vic Robson, Mike Bell, Joe Collins, Ron Myers, Bob Magee, Beth McDonald, Renee Corbett, Jack and Carole Wintle, Jeanne O'Connor and Dick Metzgar. SEE PHOTOS OF TODAY'S WILDFLOWERS! (CLICK HERE)