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Raider Camp Creek Basecamp
When:
Friday, Oct 31, 2008
through Thursday, Nov 02, 2000
contact the leader
Details:
Raider Camp Creek Base Camp (Wilson Creek Area) --Not scouted & all distances approximate--
Come see Raider Camp Cliffs and the spectacular 200 ft Harper Falls. Originally a summer hunting grounds for the Cherokee, the area was logged after 1750 and then, in 1999, designated part of the National Wild & Scenic Rivers System.
The trailhead begins for us on SR 1328 just south of Mortimer Rec Area, which is north of Morganton. We will follow Trail #260 1.5+/- miles to find a base camp on Raider Creek. Saturday we will loop #277 past Harper Falls to #260 X with #266 on N Harper Creek; #270 to #265 to #260; #260 back to base camp -- 6.5 miles. Sunday out and back home. Elevations are between 2,200 and 3,000 ft.
Group size is limited. To participate: (1) Fitness and experience to cover the distances and proper gear. (2) Other terms and conditions at the top of the main NC Chapter Outings page for more details. (www.nc.sierraclub.org/outings). Leader pre-approval plus $25 refundable at the trailhead deposit required.
Contact Jerry Weston
takeahike@earthlink.net
336-856-1431 before 9:00 pm.
Directions:
Raider Camp Creek is in the Grandfather Mountain/Wilson Creek area north of Morganton, NC. More details will be provided to participants.
Contact Information:
Piedmont Plateau
Jerry Weston
336-856-1431
takeahike@earthlink.net
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