Fitpacking Itinerary
Saturday, April 5, 2008 - Sunday, April 13, 2008

Last Updated 10/16/2007

Saturday, April 5, 2008

Drive into Fontana Village or fly into Knoxville. Here is a map of the area.

We will pick you up if necessary and head to Fontana Village, NC. 800-849-2258, 828-498-2211

Equipment shakedown

Go to Hazel Creek Outfitter in the Village for last minute equipment if necessary

Trail mix distribution

"Before" measurements taken

Go out for dinner at Mountainview Bistro

Sunday, April 6, 2008

Second set of "before" measurements taken

All the items that you won't bring on the trail will be set aside and put in storage. You'll also have an opportunity to take one last shower as this is your last stop in civilization for about a week.

Go out for breakfast in Fontana Village

Take hiker shuttle to Fontana Dam

Begin Hiking, elevation 1750'. Here is a trail map

Hikers on Fontana Dam

Hike 5.6 miles on the Lakeshore Trail to Lost Cove

Camp at Lost Cove,campsite 90, elevation 1760'

Miles today: 5.6. Total miles: 5.6

Possible bailout: Back to Fontana Dam

Monday, April 7, 2008

Hike about 8 miles on the Lakeshore Trail.

There will be two 500' climbs and descents today

Camp at North Shore campsite, site 81 on Mill Branch, elevation 1800'.

Miles today: 8. Total miles: 13.6

Possible bailout: Back to Fontana Dam

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Hike about 7 reasonably level miles on the Lakeshore Trail.

Camp at Kirkland Creek, site 76, elevation 1770'

Miles today: 7. Total miles: 20.6

Possible bailout: Very few good options. Fontana Dam or Lakeview Dr. are possible but far. It may be possible to evacuate by motorboat.

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Hike about 9 reasonably level miles on the Lakeshore Trail..

Camp at Lower Forney campsite, site 74, elevation 1720'

Miles today: 9. Total miles: 29.6

Possible bailout: Lakeview Dr.

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Day hike 2.2 miles on the Lakeshore Trail

Day Hike 1.2 miles on the Goldmine Loop Trail

Day Hike 0.4 miles on the Tunnel Bypass Trail

Day Hike 0.6 miles through the Tunnel to nowhere

Day hike 2.2 miles on the Lakeshore Trail

Get backpacks and hike 4.1 miles up Forney Creek Trail

Camp at Jonas Creek campsite, site 70, elevation 2400'

Miles today: 10.7. Total miles: 40.3

Possible bailout: Lakeview Dr.

Friday, April 11, 2008

Hike about 5.5 miles up the Forney Creek Trail wih several stream crossings

Camp at Steeltrap Campsite, site 68, elevation 3960'.

Miles today: 5.5. Total miles: 45.8

Possible bailout: Lakeview Dr.

Saturday, April 12, 2008

Hike about 3 miles past Forney Creek Cascade to the Forney Ridge Trail.

Forney Creek Cascade

Hike 3.5 miles up to Clingman's Dome, the highest point in The Great Smoky Mountain National Park, elevation 6643'.

Miles today: 6.5. Total miles: 52.3

End of hike: Clingman's Dome access road.

Shuttle back to Fontana Village, NC. 800-849-2258, 828-498-2211

"After" measurements taken

Dinner at Mountainview Bistro. Awards Ceremony

Sunday, April 13, 2008

"After" measurements taken

Leave Fontana Village

Parting Breakfast

Airport Drop