AT - Tray Mountain from Unicoi Gap - Sat, Nov 17 2018

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AT - Tray Mountain from Unicoi Gap


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Unicoi Gap Parking Lot   Hike: AT - Tray Mountain from Unicoi Gap  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Nov 17 2018  8:30 am >> Sat, Nov 17 2018 3:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, Nov 12 2018 8:30 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Nov 16 2018 8:00 pm
Event Duration:6 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:11 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Ann
Ralph Howard
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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:3
Number Registered So Far: 7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Tray Mountain (elev. 4,430) is the second highest point on the Georgia AT, just 31 feet shy of Blood Mountain.  Originally called Trail Mountain, some believe it was named that because of the numerous trails leading to the summit that the Cherokees used to climb in order to identify enemy campfires from the top. Tray Mountain's summit offers spectacular 360 degree views of the surrounding Georgia mountains including Yonah, Brasstown, Currahee, and Rabun.

From the Unicoi Gap parking lot, we will hike 5.1 miles to the top of Tray Mountain on the AT and then return the same way for a total of 10.2 miles for the day.  The total round-trip elevation gain will be around 3,500 feet.  This is NOT a beginners hike, so please be sure you are in good physical condition.  

Tray Mountain Elevation Profile

(Promo photo from Dorothea's Tray Mountain AOC event posting and elevation profile from http://www.georgia-atclub.org/)

This information was mostly taken from Scott's write up.

Car pool leaves at 7 AM and event start at 8:30 AM.

Hey, if you've not completed a recent D4 or higher, please send the trip leaders information on your recent hiking experiences (trail name, distance, date, pace), this will enable us to ensure group safety.  If I don't get an email from you, I will move you to the waitlist. 

 


Required Items to Bring:

Water 
Trail Snacks
Lunch
Good Hiking Shoes/Boots

Layered clothing

Money for the carpool 

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Trekking Poles


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Unicoi Gap Parking Lot

GPS Coordinates:
34.801606, -83.742788


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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):140Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $56.00 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:
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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note:

Will This Event Occur Rain or Shine? Yes but not in extreme weather.