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Aug
Sunday
10
2014
Directions to Trailhead or Meeting Location:
Meet between Safeway and Sandpoint Drug near 'fish seller' in Sandpoint at 7 am, August 10th. Arrange to drive to pullout at Bid Eddy trailhead and leave at least 1-2 vehicles. Prepare to drive 2-3 vehicles around to Dry Gulch Trailhead up Highway 56, Bull River Valley to begin trek. Group leader will attempt to coordinate vehicles prior to hike via email based on numbers who sign up.
Hike Description:| Join the wild critters in the Scotchman’s for a howl at the moon! Timed during a full moon, join us on a traverse of the Southern Scotchman’s as we travel from the Bull River Valley up Star Gulch for a moonlit evening somewhere on or around Star Peak. After dancing in the moonlight until the wee hours, conclude the journey the next morning down the Big Eddy trail off Star Peak to conclude the traverse. Mileage/Elevation Day 1: Dry Gulch/Star Gulch up to Star Peak approximately 9 miles/3300′ elevation gain. . Mileage/Elevation Day 2: Star Peak to Big Eddy Trailhead (Hwy 200) approx. 5 miles/ 4000′ elevation loss. Approximate two-day mileage: 14. Hikers with previous overnight backpacking experience required. The ten essentials, sturdy footwear and pack with tent, and fitness ability to carry a pack these miles with elevation gain/loss required. Water limited along sections of hike so critical to carry additional water. Group leader will provide logistical update on water situation via email prior to hike departure once signed up.
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