Midweek hike - Blood Mountain, Lake Winfield Scott - Wed, Mar 18 2009

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Midweek hike - Blood Mountain, Lake Winfield Scott


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Chattahoochee National Forest
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Mar 18 2009  10:00 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 10:15 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, Mar 9 2009 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Mar 17 2009 8:00 pm
Event Duration:per itinerary
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
Tony C
Scott Looper
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
We will start at the Byron Herbert Reese Trail, near Neels Gap...hike to the AT and go up over Blood Mtn and down to the Jarrad Gap trail. This will take us down to Lake Winfield Scott for a lunch break, and to hike the little .6 mile trail around the lake. Then it is back to the AT via the Slaugher Creek Trail and over Blood Mtn, and back to our cars.

Mileage Breakdown-
-Byron Herbert Reese Access Trail to Flatrock Gap .7 mi
-Flatrock Gap to Jarrad Gap (on AT) 4.0 mi
-Jarrad Gap trail 1.2 mi
-Lake Winfield Scott trail .6 mi
-Slaughter Creek trail 2.7 mi
-Slaughter Creek to Flatrock Gap (on AT): 2.3 mi
-Byron Herbert Reese Access Trail to cars .7 mi

Total distance: ~12.2 miles
Total ascent: ~3000+ feet

Note the carpool time is designed to hopefully miss most of the rush hour traffic.

The pace on this hike will be very moderate...it will be a D5 just due to the distance and total ascent, but we aren't going to be speed hiking it. I'd say it will take us about 6-7 hrs including breaks.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • If rain is forecast, the hike will be rescheduled for a future date.
  • Because this a D5 hike, this event is for advanced hikers only. If you have not recently completed some AOC D5 hikes, I will be contacting you to determine your level of experience and if this is the right hike for you.

     


    • Required Items to Bring:
  • emergency rain gear (even if chance of rain is minimal)
  • water/food
  • hiking boots or trail shoes
    		• Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • trekking poles
  • camera

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:From Dahlonega, take Hwy 60 north. At Stonepile gap, bear right, staying on 19/129. Proceed 13.6 miles and turn left into the Byron Herbert Reese parking area.
    Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):132Mile(s)
    Carpool Departure Time: 10:15 am
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    Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
    Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $52.80 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.