Vineyard Mountain - Red, Yellow and Blue - Tue, Oct 24 2023

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Vineyard Mountain - Red, Yellow and Blue


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Vineyard Mountain Trailhead, Emerson, GA   Hike: Vineyard Mountain - Red, Yellow and Blue  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Oct 24 2023  9:00 am >> Tue, Oct 24 2023 12:00 pm
Registration Opens: Tue, Oct 17 2023 6:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Oct 23 2023 6:00 pm
Event Duration:3 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:6.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

We will hike all 3 trails on the mountain.  We will begin our hike at the trailhead on the Yellow Trail  and follow the Yellow Trail to a point on the mountain that overlooks the Alatoona Dam. We will proceed on the Red Trail to the top of the mountain. After a short break at the top of the mountain, we descend the Red Trail to the intersection of the Red, Blue and Yellow Trails and then follow the Yellow Trail to the base of the mountain. We will ascend the mountain again on the Blue trail back to the intersection of the 3 trails, break again, and then backtrack on the Yellow Trail to the trailhead.

We should have beautiful views on this hike.  The leaves will be turning to Fall colors, and as the leaves fall, there will be great views of Lake Alatoona and surrounding landscape.

This is a rugged trail with steep elevation gains, switchbacks and many obstacles on the hiking paths.  We will hike at approximately 2.7 mph.

Previous D4 experience is necessary to attend this hike.  Although the total distance is relatively short this is not a "first D4" hike.


Required Items to Bring:

Water or hydration liquids

Good hiking shoes or boots

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles

Snacks


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Access to the trailhead is off of I-75, exit 285 Red Top Mountain Road.  head east on Red Top Mountain Rd to the trailhead parking area on the left side of the road.  If you cross the bridge you have gone too far.


Notes:

There is limited parking at the trailhead.  The parking area is a paved cut-out on the side of the road at the trailhead.  The parking area accommodates about 10-12 cars.  It's recommended that you arrive a little early to ensure that you have a parking space. Traveling with another hiker is also a good idea.   


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