Pine Log Mountain - Sat, Jan 31 2015

Pine Log Mountain

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

NW Cherokee County

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jan 31 2015 10:00 am >> Sat, Jan 31 2015 4:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 9:15 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, Jan 28 2015 12:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jan 30 2015 11:00 pm

Event Duration:

6 Hours 30 Minutes (8 Hours w/ drive time)

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

13 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

John Weatherman
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:

16 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

At 2,338 feet, Pine Log Mountain is the highest peak in Metro Atlanta. For comparison, Kennesaw is 1,808 feet.

We start our hike at the north gate of the Pine Log Wildlife Management Area, in Bartow County. From there we go about three miles on a gated forest road, through woods and fields and across a dam.

At one point the road fords a stream, which we might can rock hop, but may have to ford, depending on flow. You will need to bring water crossing shoes (i.e. flip flops) or plan to cross barefoot if fording is necessary.

We will leave the road and cross one of the fields. On the other side we will find a hunters trail that will take us up to the spine of the ridge of which Pine Log is the highest point.

The hunters trail follows the ridgetop as it rises toward the Cherokee County line. We pass various rock formations and some small cliffs with good winter views.

After about three miles on the hunters trail we reach the second highest point on the ridge, Bear Mountain at 2,303 feet. This is the site of WPXA’s TV tower.

From there we take a gated gravel service road down and back up for about a half mile to reach our destination, Pine Log Mountain. We can look at the various cell, radio, TV and microwave towers there and find some overlooks for views, such as of Lake Arrowhead in Waleska.

Then we go back the way we came.

Required Items to Bring:


Enough water

Lunch

Dress in layers

Shoes you can hike in (already broken in)

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

Snacks

Cell phone/camera

Water type shoes/flip flops for one potential water crossing

Hiking poles (optional)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

If you are using a GPS, the “address” for the trail head is at or near 443 E Valley Rd NE, Rydal, GA 30171

Or use the coordinates under "Event Location" above.
Go left out of the park and ride to a left on Chastain Rd and then right to get onto I-75 North.

Go North on 75 for 22 miles to Exit 293 for US 411 North for “Chatsworth/White.”

Go North on US 411 for 6.1 miles.

Look for East Valley Road on the right at 6.1 miles and turn right there.

You will pass Landers Road on the left at about 3 miles.

Stay on East Valley Road.

The parking area for the Pine Log WMA is a few hundred yards past Landers Road.

There will first be a gated road to the right with a sign for the WMA.

Go past that and there will be a small fenced gravel parking area on the right, and a larger dirt parking area on the left.

We will park on the left.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

64Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:15 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $25.60 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.