Blood Mountain hike/yoga from Lake Winfield Scott - Thu, Jul 20 2023

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Blood Mountain hike/yoga from Lake Winfield Scott


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Near Suches, GA   Hike: Blood Mountain hike/yoga from Lake Winfield Scott  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Jul 20 2023  10:00 am >> Thu, Jul 20 2023 6:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 10:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Tue, Jul 18 2023 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Jul 19 2023 8:54 pm
Event Duration:8 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:8 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Michael Johnson
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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: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Hi, if you're interested, we plan on hiking a little over 8 miles, with about a 1616' ascent this Thursday if the weather is appropriate. We'll hike up Slaughter Creek, turn left on the A.T. and summit Blood Mountain where we'll eat lunch and enjoy the views for a bit. On the return, we'll go back the Jarrard Gap trail.

When we get back to Lake Winfield Scott, Suzi has agreed to lead a short yoga session, as she did for us recently in the Alps! It was a real bonus to our strenuous hiking up there. It of course helps with recovery time as well, for those unaware. She is a certified yoga instructor, so this will be a treat if you're open to yoga.

Also at the lake, you can swim for a bit, and take a hot shower before hitting the road.

 

Please Note: There is $5.00 parking Fee at Lake WinField. If you have an interagency pass, the fee is $2.50. (per vehicle).


Required Items to Bring:

Water: 2 Liter

Good Hiking footwear

Lunch/Snack

Change of Clothes

Rain Jacket just in case

Money for your Driver

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking Poles

Towel

Camera

Sunscreen


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Take GA 400 North to its end (Home Depot, Waffle House) At Traffic Light take the left on US 19 toward Dahlonega Take the US 19 Bypass right at the bottom of the hill coming into Dahlonega.

Continue on US 19 untill you reach GA 60 and take a left (toward Suches ) After about 7 miles you will take right onto GA 180.

Lake Winfield Scott will be in Approxim 5 Miles.

Physical Address: Lake Winfield Scott Road

                           Suches, GA 30572

Pay Parking Fee and park near lake

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):130Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 10:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $52.00 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.

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