AT Section Hiking - Tesnatee Gap to Neels Gap

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AT Section Hiking - Tesnatee Gap to Neels Gap

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

North GA- Tesnatee Gap - 15 miles northwest of Cleveland, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Nov 23 2015 7:30 am >> Mon, Nov 23 2015 4:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sat, Nov 21 2015 8:16 am

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Nov 23 2015 7:00 am

Event Duration:

9 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

12 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Gary Hubert

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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:

3 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

We will go at a steady, moderate pace, with some stops. This is an in and out hike with a total distance of approximately 11 to 12 miles and vertical rise of about 2,000 feet, We will be hiking west on the Appalachian Trail from Tesnatee Gap to Neels Gap. The hike includes several climbs and descents with a scenic view of Towns Creek Valley and the Georgia piedmont from the top of Cowrock Mountain. There is a hiker hostel and store at Neels Gap with an overlook to the south which will be our lunch spot. Then we will head back the way we came to the cars. The forecast is for clear skies which will add to the visibility from the overlooks.

Required Items to Bring:

2 liters or quarts of water
Trail food/lunch

Dress in layers for temperatures in the 30s
Hiking boots or shoes

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

Trekking poles
Camera
Change of shoes and shirt for drive back
Emergency rain gear (even if it is clear day with a 20 percent chance of rain)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Directions will be handed out on the day of the hike at the carpool. If you are meeting at the event use google maps directions with the destination being Tesnatee Gap.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

130Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 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:

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