AT Segment 4 - Unicoi Gap To Dicks Creek Gap - Sat, Jun 29 2013

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AT Segment 4 - Unicoi Gap To Dicks Creek Gap


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Chattahoochee National Forest   Hike: AT Segment 4 - Unicoi Gap To Dicks Creek Gap  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jun 29 2013  9:30 am >> Sat, Jun 29 2013 9:30 pm  (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Sun, Jun 16 2013 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Jun 28 2013 8:00 pm
Event Duration:12 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D6: Advanced
Distance:16 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Aaron
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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
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:


**RESCHEDULED FROM 4/27 and 5/11

The 4th AT segment takes us from Unicoi Gap to Dicks Creek Gap. Sixteen miles and around 5,032.07-feet of elevation gain.

We begin at Unicoi Gap (El. 2,949) and climb Rocky Mountain (El. 4,017) and then down to Indian Grave Gap (El. 3,113) to regroup. Next, we get to enjoy a gradual climb up to Tray Mountain (El. 4,430) where we'll have lunch.  After lunch, we'll descend the top of Tray Mountain and take the little side trail just below the summit to really take in the views. Plus, like swimming, we'll need to wait 30 minutes before doing any vigorous exercise.

Once we get to the bottom of Tray, we'll cruise along the Swag of the Blue Ridge as commemorated by the sign depicted above and down to Addis Gap (El. 3,304).  The next Bump is Kelly Knob (El. 4,276, although the trail does not go over the summitt), the first of two Bumps that constitute Double Spring Knob (clever). Once we clear these Bumps, it's generally downhill to Dicks Creek Gap (El. 2,675).

This hike involves a tedious shuttle. We'll drop off a vehicle at Dicks Creek Gap on our way to Unicoi.  We'll stop in Clayton for dinner at Mama G's or Universal Joint afterwards.

This is a strenuous D5.  We'll go at a moderate pace; however, please be objective regarding your hiking prowess prior to registering.

 


Required Items to Bring:

Good hiking boots or trail shoes
Emergency rain gear (even if chance of rain is minimal)
3 to 4 liters of water
Food for lunch and snack

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Trekking poles
Camera
Headlamp


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

From Clayton, Ga proceed 16.1 miles west on GA-76 to the parking at Dicks Creek Gap (the end of the hike).  For those who are meeting at the event, this is where we'll all group to execute the car shuttle.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):240Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $96.00 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:
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