Blood Mountain - Sat, Jan 27 2018

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Blood Mountain


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Lake Winfield Scott, Suches, GA   Hike: Blood Mountain   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jan 27 2018  9:30 am >> Sat, Jan 27 2018 2:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 7:45 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Tue, Jan 2 2018 7:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Jan 27 2018 7:30 am
Event Duration:4 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult (Exploratory)
Distance:10 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Diana
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:16
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 14 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

Blood Mountain is the highest point on the Appalachian Trail in Georgia  We will begin our hike at the parking lot at Lake Winfield Scott, hike Jarrard Gap Trail for approx. 2 miles, connect with the AT, travel the Freeman Trail (a very rocky trail just under two miles in length), ascend to top of Blood Mountain and then travel back to our vehicles (just under three miles back) utilizing the Slaughter Creek Trail.   I have been in that area on Slaughter Creek and the Freeman Trail BUT I have never attempted to summit Blood Mountain.  (I have designated hike as exploratory) - all climbs will be slow and easy - pace will pick up a bit on level or downhills.

This will be a beautiful hike, lots of leaves on the ground will cover roots and stumps (tripping hazards) so pace will be moderate (not super fast).  Hike will be about 10 miles - we will take a few quick water breaks and then an extended break at the top of Blood Mountain (20 min.) - pack lunch or snacks. Would should arrive at top of Blood Mountain before 1:00 p.m. 

Approx time on the trails 4 1/2 hours

 

Time or mileage may be slightly under/over

 

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Required Items to Bring:

Water 
Lunch/snacks
Hiking Shoes/Boots

cash for your carpool driver - $5 per car fee at Lake Winfield Scott

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking Poles


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Lake Winfield Scott
439 Lake Winfield Scott Rd
Suches, GA 30572

GPS Coordinates: 34.73704, -83.97407

Take Ga. 400 (Rt. 19) to Dahlonaga, continue on Rt. 19 North approx. 9 mi. turn left on to Rt. 60, for approx. 6 mi., turn right on to Hgwy. 180 (Wolf Pen Gap Rd.) in Suches. to Lake Winfield Scott, approx. 5 mi.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):120Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:45 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $48.00 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:

there is a $5.00 parking fee per car, unless you have an Interagency Senior or Access Pass.


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