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Dockery Lake to Woody Gap




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Dockery Lake Campground   Hike: Dockery Lake to Woody Gap  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Apr 6 2024  9:30 am >> Sat, Apr 6 2024 4:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Thu, Mar 21 2024 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Apr 5 2024 7:00 pm
Event Duration:6 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:13 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Greg Pharo
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

 

Join me as we enjoy a hike starting at one of the nicest mountain lakes in northern Georgia! We begin at Dockery Lake Recreational Area, 12 miles north of Dahlonega. Winding our way around the shoreline, we'll trek on the Dockery Lake Trail as it passes a small waterfall/spillway and descends into a charming valley by Pigeon Roost Creek. Here we'll pass through hemlock forests and rock hop across tributary creeks.

 

Next, we'll hike upward to intersect the Appalachian Trail around mile 3.5. Turning left (SOBO) on the AT, we'll continue hiking for nearly 2 miles until we pass Big Cedar Mountain. We then reach a scenic overlook called Preacher's Rock. It is one of the premier vistas on the Georgia AT. We'll descend to Woody Gap before turning around and heading back to Preacher's Rock for a much-deserved lunch. After enjoying lunch and the expansive panoramic views we'll retrace our steps back to the Dockery Lake parking lot.

 

The total distance is about 13 miles with 2,800 feet elevation gain. We'll hike at a moderate pace with will be somewhere between 2.4 and 2.6 mph moving speed. We will hike as a group and stop at all intersections to ensure we all stay together.

 

Important: This is a challenging mountain trek. Participants should have recent D5 or higher hiking experience or equivalent.  If you don't have recent AOC D5 experience then the trip leader will contact you to determine if you should participate. 

(Credit to resident cartographer Ronnie J. for the AllTrails map and photo) 


Required Items to Bring:
  • Backpack
  • Sturdy boots or trail shoes and socks
  • Appropriate outerwear
  • At least 1 liter of beverage
  • Lunch/snack
  • Hat
  • Money for carpool driver
  • $5 per car parking fee
Recommended Items to Bring:
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  • Raingear
  • Trekking poles

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Dockery Lake Campground. Proceed to the end of the road to the trailhead parking lot.

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):110Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:30 am
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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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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.