Double Yolk Yonah with a Touch of Pink Tramp - Sat, Jan 30 2016

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Double Yolk Yonah with a Touch of Pink Tramp


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Chattahoochee National Forest, Cleveland, GA   Hike: Double Yolk Yonah with a Touch of Pink Tramp  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jan 30 2016  8:00 am >> Sat, Jan 30 2016 5:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Tue, Jan 19 2016 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Jan 29 2016 9:00 pm
Event Duration:9 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:10 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Aaron
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Join us for a fun trip up Yonah, down Yonah, up Pink Mtn, down Pink Mtn and then back up Yonah for a second time plus an optional sunset if time, the group and weather permit.

This trip will involve some STEEP sections including BUSH WACKING, a bit of BOULDER CLIMBING and approximately 3000 feet of ascent making it an excellent D5 workout. The hike should be about 9.5 – 10 miles in length. 

Our route will follow the main trail up the mountain, after reaching the summit we will take in the great views before descending back down the main trail until we join the trail up Pink Mountain. After climbing to the top of Pink Mountain we will take a short break for lunch before descending part of the way back down where we will go off trail and bushwack back to the top of Yonah approaching the summit from the South/South-West.

This is a tough hike with some steep sections including some off-trail bush wacking.  If you haven't completed some recent D5/D6 events I will be contacting you to see if this hike is suitable for you.  


Required Items to Bring:
  • plenty of water 
  • food/snacks
  • hiking boots or trail shoes
  • multiple layers of clothing
  • headlamp (in case we stay for the sunset)
Recommended Items to Bring:
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  • trekking poles / hiking stick
  • camera
  • good sense of humor
  • flexible attitude

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Directions will be given at carpool.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):135Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $54.00 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:

- The last half mile of the drive to the trailhead is on a well maintained gravel road.
- In the case of severe weather this trip will be cancelled, if it is raining we will take an alternative route so bring appropriate wet weather gear. 

 


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