Hiking - Blood Mountain - Sat, Dec 6 2008

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Hiking - Blood Mountain

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Near Suches Georgia

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Dec 6 2008 10:15 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, Nov 19 2008 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Dec 5 2008 12:00 pm

Event Duration:

per itinerary

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Trip Leader(s):

Jon Miner
Chris L

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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:

15 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

We’ll start the hike at the Byron Herbert Reece Trailhead and hike .7 miles to the Gap and pick up the Freeman Trail which goes around Blood Mountain following the contour of the mountain to Bird Gap. From Bird Gap we’ll turn right on the Appalachian Trail and start the final part of the climb to the summit of Blood Mountain. (Ga.’s highest point on the AT) We’ll take time to explore the summit and have lunch. We’ll resume by following the AT north back to the Byron Herbert Reece Trailhead. The total distance of the hike will be 7.2 Miles and should take 3.5 hours.

If it is a clear day we should have some great 360 degree views at our lunch spot on Blood Mountain. About half of this hike will be along the Appalachian Trail.

I generally aim to go at a moderately fast pace, stopping every 30 to 45 minutes to let the group gather up. You should be in fairly good shape to do this hike as the elevation gain is over 1400 ft. If you are new to hiking in the mountains please e-mail the hike leader to make sure this is the right hike for you.

Required Items to Bring:
Hiking Shoes or boots
2 liters of water and bottle to carry on trail
Lunch
Appropriate Clothing - hat, gloves, etc for Windy Summit

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Trekking Poles
Gatorade or similar drink
Snacks for trail
Poncho – even if it is a clear day. Storms can pop-up quickly in the mountains.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

400 north to Dead end and Turn Left towards Dahlonega, Turn right on Hwy 60. Once you get to the Indian stone pile, take the right fork onto Hwy 19 and follow Hwy 19 to Turner’s Corner. Turn left on Hwy 19 and Us 129 and climb to Neels Gap, continue .5 miles north, turn left into the Byron Herbert Reece Picnic area and park.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

135Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $54.00 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:

Are Dogs Permitted? Yes, but only a limited number. They should be well behaved and be able to go 7 miles. Please e-mail the trip leader if you plan to bring your dog.

Will this event occur rain or shine? We will cancel the hike if it looks like there will be medium to heavy rains. I’ll e-mail everyone the day before the hike about the current status.

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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.