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-----------------------------------------From: "Mark"
To: gtd-net@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Cc:
Sent: Thursday March 17 2022 12:59:30AM
Subject: [gtd-net] 2022 GTD World Outing - Announcement
Okay after much gnashing of teeth, last minute deal breakers and
shattered dreams….. the 2022 World Outing destination has been
chosen and secured. Care was given to finding a location infested with
mosquitos, hungry non- hibernating bears, stinging nettles scorpions,
poison ivy, copperheads and apparently a number of appletrees. That
last item was a clue.
Presenting -
A return to APPLETREE CAMPGROUND in the Nantahala National Forest
in the far western mountains of North Carolina.
This time we will be staying in the more remote GROUP SITE D, where
more noise can be made and we will be able to drive right up to load
and unload.
I will be creating a GTD OUTING WEBSITE for the trip. Website will
be up in a week or two and will answer the endless questions ya’ll
will have, the link will be at the bottom of each email. I’ll have
an estimate on how much this will cost in the next week or so. As
always depending on number of dudes attending I won’t be able to
give you reasonable ballpark figure till we know all who are likely to
show up. As always, cash will be taken at the outing after we make
final calculation on actual number of dudes that show up. I will start
soliciting names of all who plan to attend early next week.
Below are a few links to directions so you can make travel plans.
Details to come in the following week or two on all of the features to
visit and promoted group activities to be had.
SO TO SUMMARIZE SET YOUR GPS APP TO
APPLETREE CAMPGROUND _ (CLICK THIS TO FIGURE DRIVE TIMES) [1]_
and plan to roll in for the duration MAY 19TH-22ND 2022
APPLETREE GROUP CAMPGROUND
[2]https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/?recid=48642 [3] ;
[4]
Each site has its own picnic shelter, outdoor group gathering area
with a fire ring and lantern posts, restroom with flush toilets, water
hydrant, designated parking area and a grassy field for tents and
activities. The campground offers a shower house. Only the occupants
have access through a combination lock on the gate.
_ FOLLOW THE TRAIL. _ Hike near the campground on more than 20 miles
of interconnecting loops. Nearby, catch a section of the long-distance
Bartram National Recreation Trail, named for William Bartram, an
American naturalist noted for his botanical expeditions in the late
1700s.
_ GET IN THE WATER._ Avid anglers can cast their lines for rainbow,
brown and native brook trout that live in the cold mountain streams
near the campground. State fishing regulations apply, and licenses are
required for fishing in national forest streams. Nantahala Lake is 10
minutes away.
If you enjoy the thrill of whitewater rafting, use your personal
craft to raft the lower section of the Nantahala River or use local
outfitters’ services.
_ CHECK OUT THE SIGHTS._ From Appletree Campground, you can sightsee
along the 61-mile Mountain Waters Scenic Byway. This scenic drive
links U.S. 19 and U.S. 64, and it winds through the Cullasaja and
Nantahala River gorges, passes Nantahala Lake, Wayah Bald’s restored
fire tower, numerous waterfalls and the rural countryside.
CHECK OUT THE CAMPGROUND LAYOUT [5]
RESERVATIONS:
Campground quiet hours are from 10pm-6am.
RENTALS & GUIDES:
Whitewater rafting, biking and fishing guides or rentals are
available on the Nantahala River.
RESTRICTIONS:
Campsite D is limited to 25 people; All areas are tent areas; only
one wheeled camping unit is permitted per campsite and must be kept in
the gravel parking area. Pets must be on a leash.
CLOSEST TOWNS:
Franklin or Andrews, NC
WATER:
Drinking Water
RESTROOM:
Flush toilets and a bathhouse
OPERATED BY:
Nantahala National Forest, Nantahala Ranger District, 90 Sloan Road,
Franklin, NC 28734
DIRECTIONS:
FLYING IN: THE ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IS ABOUT 2:45HRS. AWAY.
THE CHARLOTTE, NC AIRPORT IS ABOUT A 3:30HR. TRIP, YOU MIGHT CATCH A
RIDE WITH OTHER DUDES COMING FROM THAT AREA.
FROM FRANKLIN: From Franklin/Clayton/Atlanta exit, take U.S. 64 west
for about 3 miles. Turn right at LBJ/Wayah signs and take first left
beside Loafer’s Glory Store onto Wayah Road (SR 1310), which goes
over Wayah Gap and past Nantahala Lake. After passing Lake’s End
Store, take first left onto Junaluska Road (SR 1401), toward Andrews
for about 2.5 miles to Appletree Group Campground.
FROM ASHEVILLE: Take I-40 west and Exit 27 (Waynesville) onto U.S.
23. Take U.S. 23 past Sylva Exits 85 & 83. At Exit 81, EITHER: take
U.S. 74 west and U.S. 19 through Nantahala Gorge to the Nantahala
River Launch Site. Turn left onto SR 1310 (Wayah Road). Go about 8
miles and turn right onto SR 1401 (Junaluska road). Go approximately
2.5 miles, and the campground entrance is on your right, or: Take U.S.
441 south to Franklin. Stay on U.S. 441/64 past the Clayton/Atlanta
exit, and you will be on U.S. 64 west. Follow directions “From
Franklin.”
FROM ATLANTA: Take I-85 north and exit onto U.S. I-985 north.
Continue to Franklin, NC, via U.S. I-985 and U.S. 441. Take U.S. 64
west. From here, follow directions “From Franklin.”
FROM KNOXVILLE: Take U.S. 129 south to Topton, NC. Turn left onto
U.S. 19. Turn right at the Nantahala River Launch Site onto SR 1310
(Wayah Road). This will be at bottom of hill. Go about 8 miles and
turn right onto SR 1401 (Junaluska Road). Go about 2.5 miles, and the
campground entrance will be on your right.
FROM MURPHY: Take U.S. 19 toward Andrews. Leave 4-lane and go through
downtown Andrews. At outskirts of Andrews, road forks. Take right
fork, SR 1505 (Junaluska Road). Follow this road about 12 miles to
campground.
[6]https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3793156.pdf
[7]
Links:
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[1]
http://webmail.spectrum.net/HTTPS://WWW.GOOGLE.COM/MAPS/DIR/''/@35.2557108,-83.7220698,13Z/DATA=!4M9!4M8!1M0!1M5!1M1!1S0X885ECDF50E4EDC77:0XD72B3E45486D09D0!2M2!1D-83.6582238!2D35.2264801!3E0
[2] https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/?recid=48642
[3] https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/?recid=48642
[4] https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5300569.pdf
[5]
http://webmail.spectrum.net/HTTPS://WWW.FS.USDA.GOV/INTERNET/FSE_DOCUMENTS/STELPRD3793156.PDF
[6] https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3793156.pdf
[7] https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3793156.pdf
