Snow Hike - Andrews Cove to Tray Mountain - Mon, Dec 27 2010

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Snow Hike - Andrews Cove to Tray Mountain


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Chattahoochee National Forest
Date(s) & Time:Mon, Dec 27 2010  9:15 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 9:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Sat, Dec 25 2010 2:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Dec 26 2010 10:00 pm
Event Duration:per itinerary
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
Tony C
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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:5
Number Registered So Far: 3 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

With hiking, like many things in life, the journey should be more important than the destination.   However.... the main purpose of this hike is to reach the superb Tray Mtn ridge overlook and check out the view with the snowy landscape.  I'm not sure how much it is snowing up there or how much will be left on Monday but we will try to find out. (And of course we will have lots of beautiful scenery along way as well).

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Standing at 4430', Tray Mountain is the fifth tallest in GA (using 300' prominence rule).   Andrews Cove sits at about 2000', about 900' below Unicoi Gap, (where Tray Mtn hikes often begin).   This route has a longer initial climb (and ending descent) but does save you from having to climb Rocky Mtn twice.,..the elevation profile below tells the full story.

We will hike up to Indian Grave Gap and then take the Appalachian Trail to the Tray mtn summit.   Then down just a bit on the other side to the AT shelter (for some views and a lunch break), and after a stop at the ridge overlook, we head back down.
 
Total distance is about 10.5 miles. 
Total ascent should be about 2800'. 

Pace will be moderate.  Basically we will keep the group together on the downhills, but everyone can take the uphills at their own pace, with periodic stops along the route to allow the group to recollect.   If you can handle 2 MPH on the climbs, you should be fine..that's the kind of pace I plan to do myself.  We will try to time it so we end the high around sunset so we get the warm light on the trees (and hopefully the snow too).

PLEASE NOTE:
  • If rain is forecast, the hike will be rescheduled for a later date.
  • Because this a D5 event, if you have not very recently completed some tough AOC hikes, I will be contacting you to determine your level of fitness and experience.
  • Because there is very limited parking at the trailhead,

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    • Required Items to Bring:
  • emergency rain gear (even if chance of rain is minimal)
  • water
  • enough food to keep your energy level up
  • hiking boots or trail shoes
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  • trekking poles
  • camera

    • How to Get There:
    Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):150Mile(s)
    Carpool Departure Time: 9:30 am
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    Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $60.00 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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