Weekday D5 Series - Courthouse Gap to Pinnacle Knob to Rock Mtn - Wed, Jan 18 2012

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Weekday D5 Series - Courthouse Gap to Pinnacle Knob to Rock Mtn


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: near Clayton, GA   Hike: Weekday D5 Series - Courthouse Gap to Pinnacle Knob to Rock Mtn  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Jan 18 2012  10:00 am >> Wed, Jan 18 2012 6:17 pm  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, Jan 16 2012 6:17 pm
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Jan 17 2012 8:00 pm
Event Duration:Per Itinerary
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:10 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Tony C
Warren
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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: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Ok I have been wanting to do this hike for awhile, so going to try to squeeze it in this week and hope the weather cooperates.  I have to give the credit for this idea to fellow Trip Leader Doug L (and future AOC TL Dorothea) for dreaming up this hike and figuring it out.  Doug led this one back in August and hopefully he will do it again at some point as well.  

We will hike from the trailhead, which is a small parking area off a neighborhood street, just west of Courthouse Gap.  We will walk from there to the gap and then jump on the Bartram Trail, headed south.  We have a steep side trail to get to the top of Pinnacle Peak which will be our first overlook of the day.

From the top of Pinnacle, we should be able to see our next destination... Rock Mtn (pic by Doug)...



After taking some time to soak in this view, we will get back on the Bartram Trail and head north about 4 miles and then off the trail for a fairly easy bushwhack 1/2 mile up to the top of Rock Mtn, where we will enjoy the view at another rocky outcrop.

From here we will head back and to our cars.  At 10 miles and 2600 feet of elevation gain this will be a strenuous hike. We will be hiking at a moderate pace (by common D5 standards). Faster hikers can go ahead to Pinnacle Peak and on the return trip but we will stay together while going to Rock Mountain so nobody misses the unmarked turn to Rock Mountain.  

We may also make a stop before the hike to check out Martin Creek Falls.  This is off the Bartram but we can access it from a short hike (less than half a mile) off of Forney Creek Road.  However, not sure if that will be open as it is a gated entrance to the WMA, so don't count on this.

And after the hike if the timing is right, we may drive 11 miles to the Sky Valley overlook to watch the sunset.  But depends on weather conditions and what time we finish.

NOTE:  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 to make sure this is the right hike for you.





Required Items to Bring:
  • Good hiking boots or shoes
  • 2+ liters of water
  • Emergency rain gear
  • Food
  • Gas money for driver
Recommended Items to Bring:
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  • Hiking poles or walking stick
  • Camera
  • Bag for muddy boots

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Directions to trailhead will be given at carpool (or via email if "meeting at event").

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):195Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $78.00 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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