AT: Dicks Creek Gap to Bly Gap

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AT: Dicks Creek Gap to Bly Gap

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

11 miles east of Hiawassee, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Oct 31 2015 6:30 am >> Sat, Oct 31 2015 8:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 6:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, Oct 7 2015 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Oct 30 2015 8:00 pm

Event Duration:

13 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

18 Miles

Pace:

Fast

Trip Leader(s):

irene
Jasmine

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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 an in-and-out hike on the Appalachian Trail from Dicks Creek Gap to Bly Gap, the border between GA and NC. Views at Bly Gap include the western North Carolina mountains, and other views on the way include Standing Indian and Hightower Bald. The trail follows the crest of the Blue Ridge, with high points of As Knob, Buzzard Knob and Little Bald Knob.

It is 18 miles roundtrip with more than 3500 ft elevation gain. Pace will be brisk and we will take a few short breaks along the way and a longer break at Bly Gap at the landmark gnarled tree. Once the front leader is on the way back, if you did not get to Bly Gap you will need to turn around and go back with the group.

Dogs must be on leash at all times and not interfere with other hikers or dogs.

Required Items to Bring:

hiking shoes/boots

water

lunch and snacks

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

hiking poles

sunscreen

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From Sugarloaf Mills Park and Ride, go north on I-85

Merge in to left lanes and continue on I-985

I-985 will turn into US-23 N/US-441 N/GA-15

In Clayton, turn left onto U.S. 76 towards Hiawassee

Drive about 18 miles to trailhead on the right

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

200Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

6:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $80.00 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.