Backpacking West Face of Blood Mountain

Backpacking West Face of Blood Mountain

The Basics:

Event Type:

Backpacking

Event Location:

Lake Winfield Scott

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Apr 19 2008 10:45 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, Apr 2 2008 12:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Apr 17 2008 11:59 pm

Event Duration:

Two Days

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

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:

7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

This is a moderate 6 mile loop backpacking trip for those of you who are reasonably fit. Beginning at Lake Winfield Scott, we'll backpack up the West face of Blood Mountain along the Slaughter Creek trail. After about 3 miles of backpacking, we'll look for a campsite shortly after the Slaughter Creek trail intersects the AT. This is a very popular destination, so we'll have to be somewhat flexible where we'll find camp. After lunch, we'll day hike up to the top of Blood Mountain. We'll then return to camp where everyone is on their own for dinner. Also, there are no fires at this time in this area. The next day, we'll break camp around 10:00 AM and hike along the AT to Jarrard Gap trail, which will return us to Lake Winfield Scott. There is no water at the top, so we'll also have to look for water after we set up camp (water is available along the Slaughter Creek trail, including at or near the intersection of the Slaughter Creek trail and the AT).

Required Items to Bring:
1 lunch, 1 dinner and 1 breakfast; hat, sleeping bag, tent, hat.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Hiking poles, day pack to carry water to Blood Mountain

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. Lake Winfield Scott is approximately 7-8 miles on SR 180. Go past the bridge next to the lake and we'll park on the left. The trailhead is across the road.

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.

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Backpacking West Face of Blood Mountain - Sat, Apr 19 2008

Backpacking West Face of Blood Mountain