| The Basics: |
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| Event Type: |  | Backpacking | |
| Event Location: | | Near Helen, GA | |
| Date(s) & Time: | | Sat, Feb 20 2010
12:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am *log in for location*)
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| Registration Cut Off:
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Thu, Feb 18 2010 12:00:00 AM
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| Event Duration: | | 2 Days | |
| Difficulty Rating: | | D4: Moderate to Difficult | |
| Trip Leader(s): | |
Jon Miner
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| Member Cost: | ![](/image/spacer.gif") | None |
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| Participant Info: |
| Who's Invited: | |
Members Only, 21 And Older Only
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| Maximum Group Size: | | 10 |
| Maximum No. Guests: | | 4 |
| Minimum Group Size: | | 4 |
| Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | | 1 |
| Number Registered So Far: | |
7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
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| Are Dogs Permitted: | |
No
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| Itinerary: |
*** This trip is intended for those in excellent shape. Be honest with yourself whether you have the physical ability and desire to do this event. Previous experience backpacking in mountain conditions is highly recommended and you should have been able to complete a less strenuous backpacking trip fairly comfortably. We will be keeping a good moderate pace as we hike thoughout the day and into camp. If you sign up and I do not know your hiking ability, I will contact you to find out if I believe you are a good candidate for this trip. I reserve the right to remove any member from this trip, who in my opinion, may not have the physical ability to keep up with the group. ***
We'll be setting out on the AT heading north from Tesnatee Gap to Unicoi Gap staying the night at Low Gap Shelter. Overall mileage will be around 15 miles.
We'll be getting an early start and drive up to Unicoi Gap where we will leave a car and then we'll shuttle the rest of the cars and people down to Tesnatee Gap.
We'll start off at Tesnatee heading North, hiking 5.3 miles over rolling terrain to Low Gap Shelter where we will spend the night.
The first day's mileage breaks down as follows:
Tesnatee Gap to Wildcat Mountain: 0.7 miles, gaining ~400 ft
Wildcat Mountain to Low Gap Shelter: 4.6 miles, descending ~600 ft and crossing over Poor Mountain
Total mileage for the day: 5.3 miles
Low Gap shelter only sleeps 7, so we will have to bring tents with us, especially since it may get very cold! Because the first day is only 5 miles, we'll can either take our time getting to the shelter or get there fast and relax until the sun goes down.
The second day we'll pack up and make our way to Unicoi Gap slowly gaining elevation until we reach the top of Blue Mountain and then descending to Unicoi. We'll be covering 9.4 miles.
Day two's mileage is as follows: Low Gap shelter to Blue Mountain: 8.0 miles ascending ~1000 ft
Blue Mountain to Unicoi Gap: 1.4 miles descending ~1000 ft
Total mileage for day 2: 9.4 miles
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Required Items to Bring:
Tent
Sleeping bag
Headlamp/flashlight
Bring lunch and dinner for Saturday and breakfast and lunch for Sunday.
Trail snacks
2 liters of water and water treatment
Good hiking boots
Rain Gear/poncho
First Aid Kit | | Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Hiking Poles
Warmer clothing since we'll be on a Mountain. It's going to be cooler at 4,000 feet. | |
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| How to Get There: |
| Event Directions: | | Head southeast on Indian Trail Rd/Indian Trail Lilburn Rd 0.1 mi 2. Turn left onto the ramp to Greenville 0.4 mi 3. Merge onto I-85 N 11.4 mi 4. Slight left at I-985 N (signs for Gainesville/I-985 N/Lanier Pkwy) 23.8 mi 5. Take exit 24 for US-129 N/State Hwy 369 W toward Gainesville/Cleveland 0.3 mi 6. Turn left at GA-11/GA-13/Jesse Jewell Pkwy NE/US-129 0.6 mi 7. Turn right at GA-11/Limestone Pkwy/US-129 Continue to follow GA-11 22.6 mi 8. Turn right at GA-75/Unicoi St 2.0 mi 9. Turn left to stay on GA-75/Unicoi St Continue to follow GA-75 We'll have GPS with us and we'll all travel together so we won't get lost. | |
| Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | | 160Mile(s) |
| Carpool Departure Time: | |
9:00 am
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| Carpool Location: | |
Log in for location
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| Carpool Directions: | |
Log in for directions
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| Carpool Cost: | |
Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $59.20 (calculated at total miles (160) * $0.370, effective Wednesday, September 08, 2010). This is based on the current gas, maintenance, and other costs of $0.370 per mile as stated by the IRS & Cars.com. This should be divided by the total number of people in the vehicle (incl driver).
For example: With 4 people in the vehicle, the expense per person on this trip would be $14.80 Alternately your carpool driver may choose to split the maintenance cost plus the actual gas cost among all in the vehicle. Your carpool driver will confirm exactly how much money they require to cover costs. Please split the actual cost among all people in the vehicle.
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| Notes: |
- This trip is for advanced backpackers with recent experience of hiking 10 or more miles in the mountains.
- We will be camping near the Low Gap Shelter, which has a spring and privy.
- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in AOC events.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@atlantaoutdoorclub.com.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Paula Schubert, at content@atlantaoutdoorclub.com.
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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully! |
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