Dockery Lake to Blood Mountain

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Dockery Lake to Blood Mountain

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Dockery Lake Campground

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jul 9 2022 8:00 am >> Sat, Jul 9 2022 4:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sun, Jun 26 2022 7:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jul 9 2022 6:00 am

Event Duration:

8 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D6: Advanced

Distance:

18.5 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

RonnyJ (Call me Ron)

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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:

10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Join me on this challenging route in the North Georgia Mountains!

We will start at the Dockery Lake Campground and move uphill on the Dockery Lake trail through a beautiful, creek filled forest until we hit the AT. A right turn on the AT will take us towards Blood Mountain as we continue our uphill trek. We will enjoy our lunch on Blood Mountain before we retrace our steps back to our cars.

This is a difficult, D6 hike. Recent D6 experience is required to join the fun.

Required Items to Bring:

Water, Water and more water

Food

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

Poles

Waffle maker

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

We will meet at the Dockery Lake Campground parking area, there is a pit toilet at the parking area.

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

110Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $44.00 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:

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