MLK Day - Blood Mountain Loop Day Hike

MLK Day - Blood Mountain Loop Day Hike

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Blood Mountain

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Jan 20 2014 10:45 am >> Mon, Jan 20 2014 6:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, Jan 15 2014 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Jan 19 2014 11:00 pm

Event Duration:

7 Hours 15 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

8 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Bob Bunner

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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:

6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

It's MLK Day and what better way to salute the great civil rights leader than hiking to the highest point on the Appalachian trail in Georgia - Blood Mountain. Okay, there are lots of better ways to celebrate MLK and his legacy, but join me anyway.

This will be a a moderately paced hike. There is about 1500 feet in elevation gain, so you must be in reasonably good shape to keep up with the group. Beginning at Lake Winfield Scott, we'll hike up the West face of Blood Mountain along the Slaughter Creek trail. After 3.5 miles, we'll reach the top of Blood Mountain. We'll probably spend about 35-45 minutes at the summit enjoying lunch and the views. Then we'll hike out on the Jarrard Gap trail, which will return us to Lake Winfield Scott.

Required Items to Bring:

1 lunch

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles, 2 quarts of water.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

North on GA 400. Take a left onto SR 60/19 toward Dahlonega. At the fork of SR 60 and SR 19, go straight on SR 60 to Suches. Take a right on SR 180. The entrance to the Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area is on the right, approximately 7-8 miles on after you turn onto SR 180. As you drive toward the lake, past the campground, the parking lot is located on the left, just before you get to the bridge. The trailhead is located across the bridge and to your right.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

130Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $52.00 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:

Parking is $5 per day. (There is supposed to be a federal holiday on fees, but be prepared to pay all or a portion of the daily parking fee).

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

MLK Day - Blood Mountain Loop Day Hike - Mon, Jan 20 2014

MLK Day - Blood Mountain Loop Day Hike