Scaly Mountain and Rabun Bald via Bartram Trail

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Scaly Mountain and Rabun Bald via Bartram Trail

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Scaly Mountain – Bartram Trail

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jun 17 2017 7:00 am >> Sat, Jun 17 2017 5:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, Jun 14 2017 1:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jun 17 2017 6:00 am

Event Duration:

10 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult (Exploratory)

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:

6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

This hike includes two mountains with panoramic views.

After parking at the Osage Overlook, we will go north on the Bartram Trail for the first part of our hike. Here we will ascend over 1000 feet in two miles to reach the summit of Scaly Mountain at 4804 feet. To gain this much elevation in that short of a distance there will be some steep sections. However when you make it to the top you will be rewarded with great views of the valley below. There are several rocky out-croppings similar to Blood Mountain. This section of the hike will be 4 miles round trip.

Next, we will get back in our cars for a short 5 to 10 minute drive to the Hale Ridge Road trailhead for the Bartram trail. We will hike south on the Bartram trail from here to reach Rabun Bald at 4696 feet. Rabun Bald has 360 degree views from a platform on top. This section of the hike will be approximately 8 miles.

The total elevation gained on both sections of this hike will be over 3000 feet.

Required Items to Bring:

Lunch and trail snacks

2 to 3 quarts of water

Sunblock

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

Rain gear (just in case of a pop up storm)
Hiking Shoes recommended

Change of shirt/shoes for ride back

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

North on I-85. Take I-985 split to Gainesville. After 26 miles name will change to US 23. Continue on US 23 through Clayton GA. Past Dillard GA take right on GA 246. When it crossing into NC, the highway name changed to NC 106. Continue to Osage Overlook parking lot.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

200Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 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:

If meeting at the event please be at the Osage overlook parking lot at 8:30am.

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