Tesnatee Gap to Walasi Yi - Sun, Feb 4 2024

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Tesnatee Gap to Walasi Yi

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Tesnatee Gap, Georgia 30528

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Feb 4 2024 9:00 am >> Sun, Feb 4 2024 3:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:15 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sun, Jan 14 2024 12:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Feb 2 2024 7:00 pm

Event Duration:

6 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

11.5 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Greg Pharo
Anna Bullis

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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:

Itinerary:

This challenging out-and-back hike starts at Tesnatee Gap, with Walasi Yi being the turnaround point. The start of the hike has a gradual incline for almost a mile to the beautiful views at Cowrock Mountain. From there, we will follow a ridgeline with gentle ups and downs until we arrive at Walasi Yi. This will be an excellent area to have lunch. There are restrooms and if you eat quickly, you may have a minute or two to check out the store. We will keep lunch to 20 minutes because the hike back is just as challenging. The hike is an estimated 11.50 miles with 3,000 elevation gain, and we will keep to a 2.2 to 2.5-mile pace.

Required Items to Bring:

Bring lots of layers, water (probably 2-3L), lunch, snacks, money for carpooling, and a good attitude.

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

Mittens, something to cover your face if it's frigid, trekking poles, emergency rain gear

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Carpooling is strongly encouraged because there are few parking spaces at the trailhead, but if you need to meet at the trailhead, from Google Maps, type Tesnatee Gap.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/kz1owCJuKqiryMC69

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

132Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:15 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $52.80 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:

There are no restrooms at the trailhead.

Please only register if you are comfortable going long distances in remote mountain environments and have recent D5 experience. If your current experience is not from the club, please include it in a note when you register or email TL; otherwise, you will be moved to the waiting list for everyone's safety.

https://www.mountaincrossings.com/Articles.asp?ID=253

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/appalachian-trail-tesnatee-gap-to-walesi-yi-b8f3dda?u=i&sh=wcgnky

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