<h2 style="text-align:center"><span style="color:#008000"><strong>Trail Camp for Big Kids</strong></span></h2>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">Have you ever been jealous of all the kids who get to go on camps every summer? It sucks being a big kid with responsibility but here at the annual Trail Camp for big Kids, we are now inviting you, the big kid! This camp will focus on a variety of things, team building, navigation, community service, friendship, and of course a bit of running! </span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">Trail camp is for adults to get away from the busyness of life and a chance to play in the mountains for a long weekend. This camp welcomes all levels of runners and even non-runners! Camp consists of sharing campfire stories, trail stories, bad jokes, and miles throughout the forest. Camp is a no-pressure weekend so you are welcome to run as much or as little as you like. </span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">Welcome to Trail Camp for Big Kids! This long weekend is meant to be relaxed and fun with some running mixed in! We are headed back to Rattler Ford Group Campground in the Nantahala National Forest!  </span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">You are welcome to run as much or as little as you want! It is completely up to you. We will have some planned runs and we can split into groups that will stick together! All paces and abilities are welcome and we will not let people run on their own (unless they want to and are comfortable with it). The weekend schedule will be loose but follow the structure below. </span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:#000000">If you have any dietary restrictions, please plan to bring adequate food for yourself. We will try to offer vegetarian/vegan options but when planning for the masses, this can be difficult! </span></h5>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">NOTE: Carpooling will be VERY helpful. There is limited parking but we can park cars approx 10-12 miles away at the Nantahala headquarters. Please plan to carpool with at least 1 other person! 2 if possible! </span></p>
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<h4><span style="color:#008000"><strong>When:</strong> <span style="color:#000000"><strong>July 24th - July 27th 2025</strong></span></span></h4>
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<h4><span style="color:#008000"><strong><span style="color:#008000">Where: </span><span style="color:#000000">Rattler Ford Group Campground - 35° 21&#39; 38.1701&#34; N 83° 54&#39; 56.2500&#34; W</span></strong></span></h4>
<h4><span style="color:#237b0d"><b>Thursday</b></span></h4>
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<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Campers arrive after 2pm or Friday morning</span></h5>
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<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Set Up Camp, Relax, Crack a Beverage</span></h5>
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<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Rattler Ford Camp Ground - Optional Easy Run or just hangout and get setup </span></h5>
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<h4><span style="color:#237b0d"><b>Friday: </b></span><span style="color:#000000"></span></h4>
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<h5><span style="color:#000000">Breakfast Provided</span></h5>
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<h5><span style="color:#000000">Group Shakeout Run - Noon</span></h5>
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<h5><span style="color:#000000">Route - Joyce Kilmer Lower Loop Trail (leave from camp) <a href="https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/joyce-kilmer-memorial-forest-loop-trail?u=i&amp;sh=tn6dtl" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Posted HERE</a></span></h5>
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<h5><span style="color:#000000">As a group, we will run from camp to the trail head, around the trail and back. This will be an easy day with very little vert and distance. Other options are available for more mileage </span></h5>
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<h5><span style="color:#000000">Dinner plan: Camper responsible for own meal </span></h5>
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<h4><span style="color:#237b0d"><b>Saturday</b></span></h4>
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<h5><span style="color:#000000">Saturday will be our longest day on the trails. Find a group who wants to do one of the routes below and be prepared to be on the trail for a while. Hydration pack with plenty of water or a filter is recommended.</span></h5>
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<h5><span style="color:#000000">Breakfast 7-8 am</span></h5>
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<h5><span style="color:#000000">Pancakes, Bacon, eggs? - Provided by Camp RDs</span></h5>
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<h5><span style="color:#000000">Lunch - on trail, Runner responsible</span></h5>
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<h5><span style="color:#000000">Dinner - Provided by camp <strong>FOOD SIGNUP TBD</strong></span></h5>
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<h5><span style="color:#000000">The run options are below. </span></h5>
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<h5><span style="color:#000000">Run Start time: 8-9am</span></h5>
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<h5><span style="color:#000000">Options:</span></h5>
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<h5><span style="color:#000000">Stratton Bald Loop Trail <a href="https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/stratton-bald-loop-trail?u=i&amp;sh=tn6dtl" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Posted HERE</a></span></h5>
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<h5><span style="color:#000000">Haoe Lead Trail <a href="https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/haoe-lead-trail?u=i&amp;sh=tn6dtl" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Posted HERE</a></span><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></h5>
</li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Wauchecha Bald Trail <a href="https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/wauchecha-bald-trail?u=i&amp;sh=tn6dtl" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Posted HERE</a></span></li><li>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Cheoah Bald via Appalachian Trail <a href="https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/cheoah-bald-via-appalachian-trail?u=i&amp;sh=tn6dtl" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Posted HERE</a> (requires a 30 min drive to trail head)</span></h5>
</li><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Bigger Loop - TBD, stay tuned, reconnaissance will be happening soon. </span><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt"></span></li><li style="font-size:14pt"> </li></ul>
</li><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">NOTE: The trails may be overgrown, buggy, wet, you know, the typical trail things. So please come prepared with bug spray and anti-itch. From all trails, a lot of these trails don&#39;t have a ton of markings and can be difficult to navigate with overgrowth so please have an adventure buddy for all runs unless you are a seasoned trail running. But still let someone know where you are going if you go alone. </span></li></ul>
<h4><span style="color:#237b0d"><b>Sunday: </b></span></h4>
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<h5><span style="color:#000000">Sunday is an open book. Sunrise possible at Maple Springs Overlook</span></h5>
</li><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Checkout is 11am</span></li></ul>

Trail Camp for Big Kids

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