Bear Hair Gap Fall Hike - Sun, Oct 7 2012

Bear Hair Gap Fall Hike

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Vogel State Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Oct 7 2012 9:00 am >> Sun, Oct 7 2012 3:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sun, Sep 23 2012 9:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Oct 6 2012 9:00 am

Event Duration:

6 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

6 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Sharon
Joyce T.

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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:

14 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Vogel State Park is my favorite park especially in the fall. First we will check out the Byron Herbert Reece Nature Trail 0.8 miles. Then we'll hike the Bear Hair Gap Trail, a 4.1 miles partial loop up and over the lower ridges of Blood Mountain, with another 1/2 mile side trail to the overlook of Trahlyta Lake. The views should be nice since the leaves will have begun to fall off the trees. After that, if the group would like, we can hike the easy 1.0 mile trail around the lake. Total miles around 6 to 7.

The pace will be moderate, stopping to take pictures and enjoy the views.

Meet at the carpool, head up to Vogel; park beside the lake which is across the street from the office. Get parking passes for each vehicle as needed. The start of the trail isn't too far from the park visitor's office.

Required Items to Bring:

good hiking shoes

plenty of water

lunch or snack

rain poncho

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

camera

hiking poles

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Vogel State Park, Blairsville, Ga 30512

If you are meeting at the event, we will be there about 10:15 am

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

140Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $56.00 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:

There is a $5.00 State Park fee per vehicle that can be bought at the park visitor's office.

Please arrive a few minutes early. We will leave the carpool at 9:00 am so if you're running late you will need to meet us at Vogel.

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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note:

Only in the case of severe weather such as thunderstorms will the hike be canceled.