Tray Mountain - Sat, Aug 3 2013

Tray Mountain

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Chattahoochie National Forest, north of Helen

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Aug 3 2013 8:30 am >> Sat, Aug 3 2013 8:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Tue, Jul 30 2013 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Aug 2 2013 6:00 pm

Event Duration:

per itinerary

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

11 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Dorothea
Eva

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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:

3 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

At the moment the weather looks fine for Saturday, so why not do an old favorite.

This in-and-out hike starts at Unicoi Gap on Hwy 75, north of Helen. From the trailhead we ascend 1100 ft. over 1.3 miles to the top of Rocky Mtn, descend 800 ft. over 1.3 miles to Indian Grave Gap, ascend 1300 ft. over 2.4 miles to the summit of Tray Mtn, and continue a bit further to the off-trail lookout. We’ll have lunch there, enjoying the view, and then retrace our steps. With a total elevation gain of 3200 ft, this hike provides a good workout, but we will make stops as needed to keep from getting too hot.

The photo, taken from Kelly's Knob, shows an overview of the route. Unicoi Gap is in the valley at the right side of the photo. The trail then goes to the top of Rocky Mtn and down the other side. The next peak you see on the horizon is Brier. I don't know if the short one next to it has a name. The AT runs behind both and ascends Tray Mountain, situated at the left edge of the photo.

Eva will be coordinating the carpool at Indian Trail park-and-ride and I'll be joining the group at 9:30 at the Cleveland Ingles, behind the gas pumps. This is also a good place for a pit stop. After the hike we'll have dinner in Cleveland, so please plan your carpool accordingly.

Required Items to Bring:

2-3 bottles of water, more, if you drink a lot in the heat
broken-in hiking boots
sunscreen
shoes (and a bag in which to place your dirty hiking boots, if traveling in someone else's car)

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

a dry shirt, towel, lunch, hiking poles

How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

150Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $60.00 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:

I'll be contacting anyone who has not done a D5-level hike recently to determine if this is a suitable hike for you.

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