Woody Gap to Byron Reece on the AT (New Date)

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Woody Gap to Byron Reece on the AT (New Date)

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Woody Gap

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Aug 31 2023 8:50 am >> Thu, Aug 31 2023 5:15 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Aug 21 2023 7:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Aug 30 2023 6:17 am

Event Duration:

8 Hours 25 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D6: Advanced

Distance:

19 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:

6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Date change to avoid the hurricane!

Join me as we hike this enjoyable section of the Georgia AT.

We will start at Woody Gap where plenty of parking is available as well as a comfortable set of pit toilets. Up we will go at a quick pace to our first stop, Preachers Rock. A quick stop to enjoy the views followed by some welcome downhill trekking for about 2 miles until we start the rolling ascent that eventually brings us to Blood Mountain. Up and over Blood Mountain we go until we reach the intersection with the Byron Reece trail. This will be our lunch spot. After lunch we will retrace our steps back to our waiting cars.

We will be maintaining a quick pace on this hike. This hike is only suitable to you if you can maintain an average speed approaching 3 mph over this long trek. I will be keeping the group together.

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

For directions to the trailhead, please use the link below or email the trip leaders and they will tell you to click the link in the write up.

You may be asking yourself, "What happens if I sign up for this event and I don't have recent D6 experience or I am new to the club." In this case, we encourage you to sign up, but please expect an email from the trip leader to determine your fitness level and compatibility with the event.

Required Items to Bring:

Water

Food

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

Poles

"Shelters of the AT" poster

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Click here for Trailhead location

We will meet at the trailhead at 8:50.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

112Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $44.80 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.