AT - Tray Mountain from Unicoi Gap - Sat, Aug 19 2023

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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, Aug 19 2023  8:00 am >> Sat, Aug 19 2023 3:00 pm
Registration Opens: Tue, Aug 15 2023 8:15 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Aug 18 2023 8:00 pm
Event Duration:7 Hours
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:2
Number Registered So Far: 7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

YOU MUST HAVE A RECENT (this year) D5 to participate in this event, otherwise, sorry, but you will not be allowed on the event.  

We will stay together and hike as a group at a moderate pace.

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.   We will stop at the popular overlook for lunch (you know, the not so secret one).

Tray Mountain Elevation Profile

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

 

 


Required Items to Bring:

Water or electrolytes or both - lotsa water....
Trail Snacks
Lunch
Good Hiking Shoes/Boots

Layered clothing

Bug spray

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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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.