Mount Yonah - Day Hiking - Sat, May 10 2008

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Mount Yonah - Day Hiking


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Cleveland, Ga
Date(s) & Time:Sat, May 10 2008  11:00 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 9:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Thu, May 8 2008 12:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Fri, May 9 2008 11:59 pm
Event Duration:per itinerary
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
Tracey Steiner
Tony C
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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: 9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
We'll begin by hiking at a moderate pace up the main Mount Yonah trail (approx. 1500 ft elevation gain in around 2.5 miles). As we near the top, we will veer off the main trail and hike along the side of the exposed rock face. While it is safe, if you have an extreme fear of heights, this may not be the best hike for you.

Hopefully we will be able to meet up with the AOC rock climbing group midway through this event and watch them climb a bit, interact, etc. If there is spare equipment, some of us might even be able to do some climbing. If conditions are dry enough, we will take another route from here up around the backside of the mountain and then back down the main trail to our cars.

And after the hike, if there is sufficient interest and appetite, we will stop at a local pizza place for dinner.

The total distance for this hike should be from about 6-8 miles. Total ascent will be around 2000 feet. It does involve some steep sections and rocky terrain, and should prove to be moderately strenuous. There won't be any rock climbing required, but there is a bit of light rock scrambing.

PLEASE NOTE:
  • This is not a Beginner hike due to elevation gain and rugged terrain.
  • Hiking poles or a hiking stick are highly recommended for the steep and rocky sections.
  • There are restrooms (pit toilets) at the trailhead and also conveniently located 2/3 up the main trail.
  • The last half mile of our drive to the trailhead is on a gravel road.

    • Required Items to Bring:
  • 2 liters of water
  • Trail snacks
  • Lunch
  • Good hiking boots/shoes
    		• Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Hiking Poles/Stick are highly recommended.
  • Rain jacket
  • Jacket / light sweater for cooler weather

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:
    Directions to Trailhead:
  • From downtown Cleveland, GA, go north on 11/129 about .2 miles and take a right on SR-75 (Unicoi St/Helen Hwy).
  • Proceed 2.2 miles and take a right onto Tom Bell Road.
  • Proceed .9 miles and take a right on Chambers Road.
  • You will see the sign for the trailhead less than a mile down on the right.
  • Proceed .4 miles down this gravel road to the parking area.

    Directions will also be given at carpool.

    • Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):125Mile(s)
    Carpool Departure Time: 9:30 am
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    Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
    Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $50.00 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:
    * We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.


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