Hasbrouck Memorial Hike

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Mr. Hasbrouck Memorial Hike

Join the family as we spread the ashes of Mr. Hasbrouck on a grassy ridge along the appalachian trail on roan mountain.

Roan Mountain Balds Trail

Greetings,

We have a day scheduled on Roan Mtn, NC to spread ashes. Please RSVP me if you want to meet at Carver’s Gap and hike. Because it is a there-and-back trek, the intent is to accommodate a range of physical abilities, hiking only as far as you desire.

Love,

Keith

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Revised: June 9, 2025

TROOP 48 BSA  OUTING  —   TRIP INFORMATION

OUTING:  APPALACHIAN TRAIL HIKE – CARVERS GAP TO Grassy Ridge Bald and back, 5.0 MILES

I.  Dates and Key Times: Saturday , July 12 8:00 a.m., meeting at CHPC parking lot.  We should be back in Kingsport between 4:00 and 4:30 p.m., estimated. We will be meeting up with members of the Hasbrouck family at the trailhead at 10:00am.

 

II.  Transportation Details and Adult Leader needs:

·  Transportation to Carvers Gap (leave vehicles and return to same location)

·  Hike the trail with Troop 48.

Driving directions and Trail guide to be provided.

III.  Trail plans: (Provided by Keith Hasbrouck).

Start at Carvers Gap in Tenn, where TN Highway 143 and NC Highway intersect with Forest Service Road 1348.

We will be hiking east along the Appalachian Trail,with TN to our left (North) and NC to the right (South). During this moderately difficult trek with a net elevation change of approx. 800 feet, over open and rocky terrain, we will traverse three balds. Turnaround point is the third one – Grassy Bald which is approx. 2.5 miles from the Carver’s Gap trailhead.

During a rest break,we will have the group in a devotional. In memory of Mr. Hasbrouck.

IV.  Uniform Expectations and Clothing List

Wear Class B uniforms in cars and on trail.

Clothing List:

Troop 48 T-shirt

Rain gear

Jacket or coat (depending on weather)

Scout pants (shorts only depending on weather)

Liner socks plus hiking socks

Hiking boots

Hats and sunglasses optional

V.  Equipment Needs (not an all-inclusive list)

Day pack                                                        Personal first aid kit

Compass                                                         Map and trail description

Pocketknife                                                     Water bottle or hydration pack

Cell phone (for calling parents after hike)  Pencil and paper

Hiking poles (optional)                                 Whistle

Bug repellent (as needed)                             TP/trowel (one person carry for patrol)

VI.  Trail lunch menu (example)

Sack lunch: Suggestions( PBJ or Nutella sandwich or wrap, chips, summer sausage, banana chips, Little Debbies.

Trail mix: Peanuts, raisins, M&Ms, cashews, almonds, other dried fruit.)