AT - Tray Mountain from Unicoi Gap

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AT - Tray Mountain from Unicoi Gap

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Unicoi Gap Parking Lot

Hike: AT - Tray Mountain from Unicoi Gap

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Mar 25 2018 9:00 am >> Sun, Mar 25 2018 6:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Tue, Mar 20 2018 12:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Mar 24 2018 10:00 pm

Event Duration:

9 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

11 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Victor

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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:

13 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Tray Mountain (elev. 4,430) is the second highest point on the Georgia AT, just 31 feet shy of Blood Mountain. Originally called Trail Mountain, some believe it was named that because of the numerous trails leading to the summit that the Cherokees used to climb in order to identify enemy campfires from the top. Tray Mountain's summit offers spectacular 360 degree views of the surrounding Georgia mountains including Yonah, Brasstown, Currahee, and Rabun.

From the Unicoi Gap parking lot, we will hike 5.1 miles to the top of Tray Mountain on the AT and then return the same way for a total of 10.2 miles for the day. The total round-trip elevation gain will be around 3,500 feet. This is NOT a beginners hike, so please be sure you are in good physical condition. However, we will not be hiking at a fast or fitness hike pace.

Tray Mountain Elevation Profile

(Promo photo from Dorothea's Tray Mountain AOC event posting and elevation profile from http://www.georgia-atclub.org/)

This information was mostly taken from Scott's write up.

Car pool leaves at 9 AM and event start at 10:30 AM.

Required Items to Bring:

Water
Trail Snacks
Lunch
Good Hiking Shoes/Boots

Rain jacket just in case

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

Trekking Poles

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Unicoi Gap Parking Lot

GPS Coordinates:
34.801606, -83.742788

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

138Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $55.20 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.
*Note:

Will This Event Occur Rain or Shine? Yes but not in extreme weather.