Darnell Creek Trail to Rabun Bald - Thu, Dec 9 2021

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Darnell Creek Trail to Rabun Bald


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Clayton, Georgia
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Dec 9 2021  9:15 am >> Thu, Dec 9 2021 4:20 pm
Registration Opens: Wed, Dec 1 2021 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Dec 8 2021 8:00 pm
Event Duration:7 Hours 5 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:14.4 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:2
Number Registered So Far: 6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

This is a high end D5.

A couple of 'other' clubs have done this event, but due to scheduling conflicts I wasn't able to attend, but have wanted to do this - so Ralph and I are posting.  Ralph has done this hike in the past, so we have a knowledgeable trip leader (yay Ralph!).

This is an in and out hike at a moderate steady pace.  From the looks of things it has a steady gradual climb, first up Darnell Creek Trail to Wilson Gap and then along the Bartram trail to Rabun Bald.  There are two water crossings, start the hike out in your water shoes and prepare then to change into your hiking footwear.  One water crossing will result in wet feet (be prepared).   

We will start the hike at approximately 9:15am after a brief stop at Ingles in Clayton.  I mean brief.  I am allowing 6hr and 45 min which includes a 20 minute lunch, so the pace should average around 2.5 mph overall.  

Nonetheless, stuff happens (pack your headlamp).

Approximately 3300 feet of elevation gain (mostly on the way in).  

Meet us at the Ingles in Clayton.  Be there at 8:50AM.  We want everyone to wear a mask and combine in a few (higher clearance) cars for the 10 minute ride to the trailhead.

If you don't have a recent D5, email the trip leaders with your recent hiking info (distance, elev., pace); otherwise you will be put on the waitlist.


Required Items to Bring:

hiking poles are essential on this event

extra pair of socks ;)

headlamp ;)

bright colored clothing - archery deer season

lunch, water

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

change of clothing (hope you don't need it) and footwear

 


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Meet us at the Ingles in Clayton at 8:50am (this is also your bio break).


Notes:
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