Dockery Lake to Preaching Rock, via Appalachian Trail

Dockery Lake to Preaching Rock, via Appalachian Trail

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Dockery Lake, 12 miles north of Dahlonega, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jul 19 2008 10:15 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Jul 7 2008 12:55 am

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jul 19 2008 12:05 am

Event Duration:

8.5 hrs, hiking and drive time

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Trip Leader(s):

John Weatherman
Gary Hubert

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

20 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

This trip is for advanced hikers with recent experience of hiking 10 or more miles in the mountains. We will go at a steady, moderate pace, with some stops.

This is an in and out hike with a total distance of 10.2 miles and vertical rise of 1,550 feet. Overall, the hike offers views of Dockery Lake, scenic creeks, dark hemlock forests, and vistas from Preaching Rock. It is among the closest to Atlanta of any hike in the Blue Ridge.

This hike starts at Dockery Lake just 12 miles north of Dahlonega, GA. We will go 3.6 miles on the Dockery Lake Trail to reach the Appalachian Trail. We will then make a left on the Appalachian Trail and continue hiking for 1.4 miles until we reach Big Cedar Mountain. A blue-blazed side trail will take us to a scenic overlook called Preaching Rock. Here, at 3,600 feet, we will have a south-easterly view of the mountains, valleys, and Piedmont. From there, it's back down the way we came, back to our cars.

Required Items to Bring:
2 liters or more of water
Trail food/lunch
Hiking boots or shoes

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
You may wish to bring
Camera
Hiking Poles- for balance
Change of shoes and shirt for drive back
Emergency rain gear

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

North on GA 400 from the park and ride. When GA 400 ends at the Chevron station make a left onto US-19/GA60 until you reach Dahlonega. From Dahlonega, take GA 60 north for 12 miles. Turn right at the sign for Dockery Lake on Forest Road 654 for 1 mile. Pass through the campground, then stay right to reach the day-use parking area. The Dockery Lake Trail starts on the right side of the parking area.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

115Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $46.00 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Notes:

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.

Dockery Lake to Preaching Rock, via Appalachian Trail - Sat, Jul 19 2008

Dockery Lake to Preaching Rock, via Appalachian Trail