Backpacking West Face of Blood Mountain

Backpacking West Face of Blood Mountain

The Basics:

Event Type:

Backpacking

Event Location:

Lake Winfield Scott

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Mar 19 2011 10:45 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Feb 24 2011 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Mar 25 2011 10:00 pm

Event Duration:

Two Days

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Trip Leader(s):

Bob Bunner
Michael Johnson

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

13 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

This backpacking trip is designed for beginners who are reasonably fit and for those of you who want to experience a moderate backpacking trip to one of the more scenic destinations in Georgia. We will backpack approximately 6 miles at a moderate pace. Beginning at Lake Winfield Scott, we'll backpack up the West face of Blood Mountain along the Slaughter Creek trail. After about 3 miles of backpacking, we'll look for a campsite shortly after the Slaughter Creek trail intersects the AT. This is a very popular destination, so we'll have to be somewhat flexible where we'll find camp. After lunch, we'll day hike up to the top of Blood Mountain. We'll then return to camp where everyone is on their own for dinner. Last year, a lot of of us shared various forms of mexican cuisine. You don't have to share, but if you are so inclined, it's a lot of fun. Also, we have experienced bears in this area before, so make sure you secure your food well. The next day, we'll break camp around 10:00 AM and hike along the AT to the Jarrard Gap trail, which will return us to Lake Winfield Scott. There is no water at the top, so we'll also have to look for water after we set up camp (water is available along the Slaughter Creek trail, including at or near the intersection of the Slaughter Creek trail and the AT).

Required Items to Bring:

1 lunch, 1 dinner and 1 breakfast; hat, sleeping bag, and tent.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles, day pack to carry water to Blood Mountain

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

North on GA 400. Take a left onto SR 60/19 toward Dahlonega. At the fork of SR 60 and SR 19, go straight on SR 60 to Suches. Take a right on SR 180. The entrance to the Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area is on the right, approximately 7-8 miles on after you turn onto SR 180. As you drive toward the lake, past the campground, the parking lot is located on the left, just before you get to the bridge. The trailhead is located across the bridge and to your right.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

130Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

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.

Notes:

Parking is $5 per day.

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Backpacking West Face of Blood Mountain - Sat, Mar 19 2011

Backpacking West Face of Blood Mountain