June Hurricane Creek Run - June 24-26 2016

[GLTHFJ60]

I have the UV-5R and really like it. I've played with the UV-5R+ and other models that have fancy features I won't ever use, lol. Go with the tried and true UV-5R!

 

[ceby]

Will do....there are a slew of different Baefeng models....can you recommend one over others?

This one seems to get really good reviews and has a higher power rating than the rest....I don't know anything about HAMs, so not sure how important that is.

BaoFeng BF-F8HP (UV-5R 3rd Gen) 8-Watt Dual Band Two-Way Radio (136-174MHz VHF & 400-520MHz UHF) Includes Full Kit with Large Battery Amazon.com: BaoFeng BF-F8HP (UV-5R 3rd Gen) 8-Watt Dual Band Two-Way Radio (136-174MHz VHF & 400-520MHz UHF) Includes Full Kit with Large Battery: Cell Phones & Accessories

 

[little_joe]

@GLTHFJ60 I am going to caravan out with you Friday, let me know a place and time to meet and I'll be there. By the way, the GX is big pimpin' with the new rear springs, thanks again for the spring compressor and assist!

 

[GLTHFJ60]

@GLTHFJ60 I am going to caravan out with you Friday, let me know a place and time to meet and I'll be there. By the way, the GX is big pimpin' with the new rear springs, thanks again for the spring compressor and assist!

You're welcome! I'll work that out and text you.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

UPDATED SCHEDULE:

June 24th
- Meet at Sierra Nevada Taproom in Mills River, NC @ 2:00pm
100 Sierra Nevada Way, Fletcher, NC 28732

- Eat lunch, re-up on Sierra Nevada growlers
- Drive out to the rest stop on 40 just before HC to confirm strategy for exiting the highway SAFELY
- Duck into the woods, drive a few trails, set up camp at Round Mountain

June 25th
- Wake up around 9?
- Decide where to head:
Max Patch
Wolf Creek Falls
(open to suggestions)
- Explore the area
- Find and set up camp relatively early

June 26th
- Pack up, head home!

 

[Trollhole]

Sounds good with me. I've decided to bring my oldest daughter on the trip.

 

[JToobe]

I am planning on contributing $ towards food...I'm not much of a cook but if needed can easily subsist on Power bars & peanut butter crackers! I do have a few MRE's & will bring....always entertaining to open one! I will be stag as the wife needs to stay home with the 16 year old daughter who has to work all weekend....Looking forward to it!

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Making lists of things we can see. Start to take a look and provide suggestions!

martha sundquist

wolf creek falls

rich mountain picnic area / fire tower

max patch

round mountain campground (obviously, we're gonna sleep there)

Possible (but much farther east):

midnight hole falls

mouse creek falls

hen wallow falls

ramsey cascades

Cataract Falls

 

[Trollhole]

I have no idea. I'm just along for the ride.

 

[JToobe]

Johnny, no preferences....all new to me and will enjoy anything that is decided!

 

[GLTHFJ60]

10-4

 

[little_joe]

wolf creek falls
Appalachian Treks: Max Patch to Wolf Creek Falls

rich mountain picnic area / fire tower - 35.926982,-82.817046

max patch - 35.795899, -82.957890

These would be awesome!

 

[izzyandsue]

The Martha Sundquist state park has a nice loop, with a nice stop halfway for food/etc.

 

[little_joe]

Is the plan to have a meal at Sierra Nevada? Just curious for food planning, if we're eating there a very light dinner Fri may be in order.

 

[lumbee1]

We are planning for dinner Friday night, breakfast/lunch/dinner on Saturday, breakfast Sunday, and snacks/sandwiches along the way. It might be overkill but we have two growing kids. I'm not much of a breakfast person but I have to have my coffee.

For sites, Max Patch and a waterfall are the only things on my ToDo list. Anything else is icing on the cake. I like the idea of hiking/driving/exploring wherever.

 

[slceso]

It's all new to me as well, but I'd like to see Max Patch.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Max Patch is definitely on the list!! We'll spend an hour or two there depending on the weather.

Is the plan to have a meal at Sierra Nevada? Just curious for food planning, if we're eating there a very light dinner Fri may be in order.

Yes sir! Plan is to eat a late lunch at Sierra Nevada.

 

[lumbee1]

Besides Johnny, has anyone else done this trip?

 

[JToobe]

I'm pretty sure the 4 of us coming up from Upstate Cruisers/Greenville SC have not!
just an observation: so on the trip we have a Jonathan, a Johnny, a Joe and a Jeff (me)....the J's are aplenty!

 

[lumbee1]

I'm pretty sure the 4 of us coming up from Upstate Cruisers/Greenville SC have not!
just an observation: so on the trip we have a Jonathan, a Johnny, a Joe and a Jeff (me)....the J's are aplenty!

My son is named Jacob and if we were bringing the dogs, we would have a Jackson