Unicoi Gap to Brasstown Bald

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Unicoi Gap to Brasstown Bald

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

North GA

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jun 9 2018 6:30 am >> Sat, Jun 9 2018 6:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 6:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, May 24 2018 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jun 8 2018 10:00 am

Event Duration:

12 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D6: Advanced

Distance:

20 Miles

Pace:

Fast

Trip Leader(s):

Chuck R
Mike Pawloski

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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:

8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This will be a out & back,we will start at the Unicoi Gap (3,128) parking lot. Then head south starting out with a rock outcrop on the AppalachianTrail following up to Blue Mountain.(3,758) This will take us 4.3 miles to the Chattahoochee Gap where we will break. There we will turn right (north) on to Jack's Knob Trail for 2.5 miles to Georgia Route 180 (Jack's Gap 2,750) for another stop. After the stop our hike will start ascending up Jack's Knob (4,668) for 2 miles with a elevation gain of 1900 feet and 36 switchbacks!! Once tunneling out of the rhododendrons, we'll enter the Brasstown Bald parking lot. At the Visitor's Center there will be a bathroom break. From the V/C the group will take the paved walkway (optional if a clear view) for .6 miles (400 ft elevation gain) to the Observation Deck (4,784) for lunch. It will afford us a 360 view and 4 States.Then we will re-trace our tracks back to the Unicoi Gap parking lot. When we head back to the cars, there is the backside of Jack's Knob Trail across GA Route 180 that is very difficult. It has several Knobs to climb. Also the A/T in some parts, is very technical ( rocks & boulders). I am in no way going to sugar coat this hike! It is a HIGH D-6 - 20 miles and every bit of 6,200 feet or more of elevation gain close to a D-7.If you don't understand these numbers then this is not the hike for you!! You will be at least 7 to 8 hours ( with breaks) on your feet at a fast pace! Be honest with yourself about whether you have the physical ability and desire to do this event. If you sign up and I do not know your hiking ability, I will contact you to find out if I believe you are a good candidate for this trip. I reserve the right to remove any member from this trip, who in my opinion, may not have the physical ability to keep up with the group. Please no audible music on this trail, use your head phones!!

Required Items to Bring:

2-3 Litres water Trail Snacks, 1Lunch, Emergency Rain Gear, Cash for Carpool, Broken-in Hiking Boots and Experienced Hikers!

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

Recommended Items to Bring: Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need. Hiking poles epipen if you are allergic to bees, Change of clothes, socks, shoes for the ride back A towel for the ride back. Plastic bag to carry shoes after the hike.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Event Directions: Go north on 400 from park and ride. When Ga 400 ends at the Shell Station,continue on Ga 115. Go 4.8 miles where Ga 115 meets Ga 52 turn right. Continue on Ga 115 before Cleveland and take a left to Appalachian Parkway for a short distance and then take a left on to Ga 129. A few miles you will turn right to alternate 75A and follow it to Ga 75 and turn left at a distance further up you will see Unicoi Gap parking on your right. Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): 140Mile(s) Carpool Departure Time: 6:30 am Carpool Location: Mansell Park and Ride Carpool Directions: Mainsail park-and-ride on Georgia 400 – exit 8 if you are going north take a right and then turn left, go under the interstate and make a left into The parking lot.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

140Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

6:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $56.00 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:

Will hike in rain if favorable. Plenty of drivers! Long trail hikers!

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