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Bryon Reece to Blood Mtn & Lake Winfield Scott




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Chattahoochee National Forest
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Oct 20 2019  7:00 am >> Sun, Oct 20 2019 4:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, Oct 14 2019 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Oct 19 2019 8:00 pm
Event Duration:9 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:12 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Jasmine
Mark P
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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: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

We will start out from Byron Reese, then join the AT to summit Blood Mtn.  We will stop for lunch at Lake Winfield Scott and enjoy the views, then return back on the Slaughter creek trail.


Required Items to Bring:
  • 2-3 Liters of Water or sports drink
  • Lunch and Trail Snacks
  • Good hiking shoes/boots
  • Change of clothes/socks/shoes and towel for ride home (especially if you are carpooling)
  • Cash for Carpool
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Hiking poles
  • Wind breaker for top
  • Blister kit is always helpful

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Take GA 400/US 19 north to Dahlonega.  Then take US 19 north to where it joins US 129 at Turners Corner. Continue north on US 19/129 to Byron Reese Parking.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):130Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:00 am
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $52.00 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:

Participants hiking history is subject to review and approval by the trip leader(s).  D5 or equivalent hiking experience is required for this hike.


* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.


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