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Mount Yonah and Pink Mountain




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Chattahoochee National Forest, Cleveland, GA   Hike: Mount Yonah and Pink Mountain  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Dec 12 2017  10:45 am >> Tue, Dec 12 2017 2:45 pm
Registration Opens: Tue, Dec 5 2017 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Dec 11 2017 8:00 pm
Event Duration:4 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:7 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Ann
Ralph Howard
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Yonah Mountain (commonly referred to as "Mount Yonah" or, by older Georgians, "Yonah Bald") is located in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest in the north of Georgia in the United States, between the towns of Cleveland and Helen. Yonah is the Cherokee word for Bear.[2]

There is a signed trailhead from Chambers Road and an approximately 2.3 mile trail (gaining 1500 feet in elevation) leads to the summit. There are also side trails that lead to neighboring Pink Mountain.  We'll go to Pink Mountain as well.

The 5th Ranger Training Battalion, Ranger Training Brigade of the United States Army conducts the Mountain Phase of Ranger School on Yonah Mountain. It has been a popular training ground for rock climbers.

We will not be doing any rock climbing on this hike. 

There is no carpool - if you want a carpool, please email the trip leaders (your name and city) and we will make one before the event, that suits the needs.

 

ptional dinner at THAI restaurant on GA 400 across from outlet mall.

 


Required Items to Bring:
  • plenty of water 
  • lunch
  • food/snacks
  • hiking boots or trail shoes
Recommended Items to Bring:
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A positive attitude :)

 


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Mount Yonah Trailhead Adress:

761 Chambers Rd, Cleveland GA 30528


Notes:

- The last half mile of the drive to the trailhead is on a well maintained gravel road.


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