Bartram Trail to Rabun Bald and Flat Top Mountain | |||||||
| The Basics: | |||||||
| Event Type: |  | Hike | | ||||
| Event Location: | |
Ingles in Clayton, GA (arrive by 8:40!)
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| Date(s) & Time: | | Sun, Jan 26 2025 8:40 am >> Sun, Jan 26 2025 2:10 pm | | ||||
| Registration Opens: | | Mon, Jan 13 2025 6:00 am | | ||||
| Registration Cut Off: | | Sat, Jan 25 2025 5:00 pm | | ||||
| Event Duration: | | 5 Hours 30 Minutes | | ||||
| Difficulty Rating: | | D5: Difficult (Exploratory) | | ||||
| Distance: | | 11 Miles | | ||||
| Pace: | | Moderate | | ||||
| Trip Leader(s): | | Chuck M Email 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: | | 3 | |||||
| Number Registered So Far: | | 12 / 2 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | |||||
| Are Dogs Permitted: | | No | |||||
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Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue. This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary. | |||||||
| Itinerary: | |||||||
Come join me on a hike to Rabun Bald, one of my favorite destinations in Georgia. We will meet at the Ingles in Clayton and transfer to as few cars as possible before heading to the trailhead where FR 7 crosses the Bartram Trail. We will hike south on the Bartram Trail to Rabun Bald, then proceed on the Bartram Trail to a side-trail leading to Flint Knob. Then we will return to Rabun Bald. Heading back to our start on the Bartram Trail, we will take a detour to Beegum Gap before returning to the Bartram Trail and to our start. Somewhere along the route we will stop for lunch, probably at Rabun Bald. At Rabun Bald we will ascend the stone tower to the wooden deck with fabulous views into Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennesee, and maybe even Alabama. I have not hike this section of the Bartram Trail, so it is marked as exploratory, but another AOC hike did the same approach to Rabun Bald recently. Those who are familiar with the Bartram Trail know it is a beautiful, well maintained trail that is far less travelled than our beloved AT. So we are likely to enjoy some solitude on this hike. Parking at the trailhead is limited, so we will meet at the Clayton Ingles where we will squeeze into the fewest cars possible. Here is a map of the hike: | |||||||
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| How to Get There: | |||||||
| Event Directions: | | We will meet at the Ingles in Clayton. If you type "Ingles Clayton" into your GPS (Google or Apple Maps) it will take you to the right place. Here is a link for Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/foL9trA5N VQJxApt5 Park on the right side of the parking lot, and take advantage of the clean restrooms in Ingles (there are no facilities on this hike). You might also consider buying something for lunch. Here we will transfer into two cars. Meeting at the trailhead is not allowed due to the limited parking. Please arrive at the Clayton Ingles by 8:40 so we can depart for the trailhead at 9. | | ||||
| Notes: | |||||||
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We will travel together to the trailhead. It takes about 30 minutes to get there from Ingles. The GPS coordinates for the trailhead are 34.99564° N, 83.28187° W. NOTE: Meeting at the trailhead is not allowed due to the very limited parking available. * We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events. | |||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. | |||||||