Mount Yonah "Think cool" sunset hike and picnic - Thu, Aug 16 2012

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Mount Yonah "Think cool" sunset hike and picnic


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Cleveland, GA   Hike: Mount Yonah   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Aug 16 2012  4:30 pm >> Thu, Aug 16 2012 10:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 3:15 pm   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Sun, Aug 12 2012 9:15 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Aug 16 2012 1:05 pm
Event Duration:Per Itinerary
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Leisurely
Trip Leader(s):
Tony C
Robin
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:4
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Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Ok it’s time for another Mount Yonah hike.  I don't get up there too much in the summer heat, but let's "think cool" and perhaps the pic above will help.   I doubt we'll get those kinds of conditions but maybe will get a nice breeze on top if we are lucky.

We will do this one D3 style, with a slow to moderate pace.  We do have a deadline with the sunset at 8:20, so we need to be in position by then, but hopefully we can still take our time getting up there.   It’s only about 2 ½ miles up but gains about 1500’, so a good steady climb, so a solid D3, even at just 5 miles round trip and with the relaxed pace.

We will head up from the trailhead at 170' and our first major stop will be at "The Boulder"...then if time permits, we will probably visit the base of the main rock face if conditions are dry enough.  This involves some light (Class 2) scrambling.  It’s just about 50 feet up and there are cables you can hold onto.   Although I’ve gone up without touching them before when it’s very dry and good traction.  But anyone who is not comfortable with this section can skip it and just wait 10 or 15 min for the group to return to the same spot before proceeding.

Then we will go up and tag the summit and check out a couple of nice spots, including the outcropping where we will take a long break for photos (see pic below) and watch the sunset.

We will have a little self-catered picnic up there as well.  Everyone can bring something to share with the group..nothing fancy, but have done these in the past and they are lots of fun.

We may linger for awhile after the sunset (at 8:20 PM) if the fading colors/clouds are especially nice.  Then we will head down which should take about 45 min and then about a 75 min drive back to the Park and Ride.  So figure we should get back at around 10:30 - 11PM.  Part of the hike down will be in the dark, so be sure to bring a headlamp or flashlight. 

 

 




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  • at least one liter of water (preferably two) and enough food to keep your energy level up
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Event will be rescheduled if chance of precip is 40% or higher.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):130Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 3:15 pm
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Notes:

The last half mile of the drive to the trailhead is on a gravel/dirt road.

Event will be rescheduled is chance of rain is 50% or higher.


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