Trip Sheet
Nantahala National Forest
Hard
Franklin, NC
Trail
- Length
- 80+ miles
- Elevation
- 1,500 - 5,800 ft
- Best Season
- April - November
- GPS
- 35.1823, -83.3895
Campground
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Packing Checklist(tuned for hard terrain)
- Full tank of fuel and a backup fuel can
- Drinking water: 1 gallon per person per day
- Two days of food (even for a day trip)
- Paper map and offline GPS (Gaia, OnX, or Garmin)
- First aid kit
- Tire pressure gauge and 12V air compressor
- Basic tool kit
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- Layered clothing for the forecasted low
- Fully charged phone and a backup battery
- Recovery boards (MaxTrax style)
- Tow strap rated for your GVWR (kinetic preferred)
- D-ring shackles or soft shackles
- Spare tire checked to spec
- Trash bag (pack it out)
- Winch with synthetic line and tree saver
- Hi-Lift or bottle jack with base plate
- Tire plug kit
- Spare hub, U-joints, or driveline parts for your rig
- Two-way radio (GMRS or HAM)
- Run with at least one other vehicle