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Gahuti Trail at Fort Mountain




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: 181 Fort Mountain State Park Rd, Chatsworth, GA 30705   Hike: Gahuti Trail at Fort Mountain  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Apr 16 2016  10:00 am >> Sat, Apr 16 2016 4:30 pm  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Tue, Apr 12 2016 6:05 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Apr 15 2016 8:00 am
Event Duration:6 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:8.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Carol
Joyce T.
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:16
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Gahuti Trail hikes Fort Mountain’s beautiful backcountry, looping 8.2 miles through remote stretches of this Georgia State Park. The Gahuti  (Cherokee for ‘Mother Mountain’) treks to a beautiful, multi-tier waterfall at Goldmine Branch Creek and passes four campsites on this moderately challenging loop hike. This trail is very technical so the pace will be such that everyone is able to hike the trail safely. We will be staying together :  one co-lead always in front and one always in the back!     We will not be "running" or moving at a fast pace so if that is what you are looking for, this hike is not for you.  

We’ll climb and descend numerous elevation changes and our ‘reward’ will be incredible long-range views from multiple overlooks length.   

We will find a nice spot in the woods to eat our lunch and then continue onward to the waterfalls.

 

Safety first: Liquids are a must: bring at least 2  to 3 liters of water.

The carpool will leave PROMPTLY at 8 am and the hike will start at 10:00 am.

Restrooms are available at the Park

$5.00 Park pass or Georgia State Park pass


Required Items to Bring:

sturdy hiking shoes/boots

fluids

hiking poles are strongly suggested

lunch/snacks

Recommended Items to Bring:
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camera

Ga. Park Pass or $5.00 for park pass

sun screen/bug spray


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Near Ellijay and Chatsworth 10:00 AM at the parking lot by the Gahuti Trailhead at Fort Mountain State Park.   From Mansell Park and Ride:

Head south toward US-19 S

26 s (0.3 mi)

Continue on US-19 S. Take GA-140 W/Holcomb Bridge Rd to Mansell Rd in Roswell

6 min (2.7 mi)

Get on GA-5 N/I-575 N in Canton from GA-140 W

30 min (17.6 mi)

Follow GA-5 N to 1st Ave/Soule Bridge in East Ellijay

37 min (36.1 mi)

 

 

 

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):152Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:00 am
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $60.80 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.