Blood Mountain Loop Day Hike with Photography - Sat, Oct 18 2014

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Blood Mountain Loop Day Hike with Photography


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Blood Mountain, near Suches, GA
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Oct 18 2014  9:00 am >> Sat, Oct 18 2014 6:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Wed, Oct 15 2014 12:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Oct 17 2014 8:00 pm
Event Duration:9 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:8 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Kristi
Michael Johnson
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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:2
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

This is a classic loop hike to the highest point on the Appalachian trail in Georgia - Blood Mountain - beginning at Lake Winfield Scott.

This will be a a moderately paced hike with sporadic stops to photograph the colors that should be out.  There is about 1500 feet in elevation gain, so if you must be in reasonably good shape to do this; you should be able to hike about a 2.5 mph pace.  Beginning at Lake Winfield Scott park, 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 60 minutes at the summit enjoying lunch and the views, taking photos.  Then we'll hike out along the A.T. and the Jarrard Gap trail, which will return us to Lake Winfield Scott.

There area  couple small creeks that dogs may drink water from, if you bring a dog.  And, if you bring a dog, you should expect to drive your own vehicle.

A smoke-free event please.


Required Items to Bring:

1 lunch, snacks, 2 liters of water

dry shirt

bag for muddy boots and change of shoes

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles, extra water and/or drinks in the car

Camera


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
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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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