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Summit Sunsets - Mount Yonah




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Cleveland, GA
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Dec 5 2009  11:45 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 12:00 pm   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Sun, Sep 20 2009 9:15 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Dec 4 2009 11:50 pm
Event Duration:per itinerary
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
Tony C
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:14
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

This another in the Summit Sunset Series where we will enjoy sunsets from some of the finest scenic viewpoints in GA...all on or near mountain peaks.  If you've never had this experience, you don't know what you're missing, so time to find out...

We are going to head up the main Yonah trail and go up to the summit.  We will enjoy some different overlooks and then watch the sunset.   We'll head down shortly thereafter and it shouldn't take us more than about 45 min to an hr to get back to the cars and then head home.  (Bring a headlamp or flashlight for the hike down) The roads are supposed to be fine until very late in the evening.

After the rain/snow moves out, it should be a very pretty wintry day...chilly though so dress warm.  Hopefully there will be some snow up there and also on the surrounding mtns...should be an even better view than usual and it is always beautiful.

Total distance is about 4 1/2 miles...total ascent about 1500 feet.

Pace will be moderate...even though this is a fairly short hike as far as the distance goes, it is still a D4 and is a steady climb with a couple of slightly steep sections in there.


Required Items to Bring:
  • headlamp or flashlight
  • hat and gloves and warm clothing
  • emergency rain gear (even if chance of rain is minimal)
  • water and enough food to keep your energy level up
  • hiking boots or trail shoes
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  • trekking poles
  • camera

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:Directions to Trailhead:
  • From downtown Cleveland, GA, go north on 11/129 about .2 miles and take a right on SR-75 (Unicoi St/Helen Hwy).
  • Proceed 2.2 miles and take a right onto Tom Bell Road.
  • Proceed .9 miles and take a right on Chambers Road.
  • You will see the sign for the trailhead less than a mile down on the right.
  • Proceed .4 miles down this gravel road to the parking area.



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    • Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):128Mile(s)
    Carpool Departure Time: 12:00 pm
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    Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $51.20 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:
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    Cost Includes:NA

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