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Summit Sunsets - Mount Yonah




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Cleveland, GA
Date(s) & Time:Sun, May 9 2010  2:45 pm >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 3:00 pm   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Thu, May 6 2010 9:15 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sun, May 9 2010 2:00 pm
Event Duration:per itinerary
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Tony C
Rhett Smith
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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:5
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 lead this hike as a D4 most of the time, but making it D3 on this occasion and just going at a slower pace.   We've done this before and it works well.

The drive to Yonah is only about 75 min...very reasonable.  We wiill hit the trail and enjoy a nice overlook about 1/3 of the way up.  Then check out "The Boulder" and take a side trip to climbing wall if the rock isn't wet.   We will enjoy some different overlooks, and then head to the summit, a peaceful clearing surrounded by a ring of trees.   Then we head to a rock outcropping to watch the sunset.   We'll start hiking down within about 15 min after the sunset, and it shouldn't take us more than about 45 min to get back to the cars and head home. 

Total distance should be about 5 miles...about 1600' of total ascent.   Remember the slower pace is what makes this a D3...however...the way up to the climbing wall involves somewhat steep terrain...there are some steel cables to grip onto if you need to.  But it's not that difficult and if anyone doesn't feel comfortable, they could just take a break and wait there for a few min until we come back down...but no one usually has any problems.

This is one of my favorite hikes in GA...if the weather cooperates, it is always a lot of fun.


Required Items to Bring:
  • headlamp or flashlight
  • 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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    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • 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):140Mile(s)
    Carpool Departure Time: 3:00 pm
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    Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $56.00 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:
    * We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

    Cost Includes:NA

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