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VINEYARD MOUNTAIN


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Near Red Top Mountain State Park   Hike: VINEYARD MOUNTAIN  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Apr 28 2024  7:45 am >> Sun, Apr 28 2024 10:15 am
Registration Opens: Wed, Apr 24 2024 7:07 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Apr 28 2024 6:07 am
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate (Exploratory)
Distance:5.7 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Kiran
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:7
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

 

This lesser known trail near Red Top Mountain deserves a look, and we're going to do just that! Other hikers have called it a "... really nice hike. It was hard enough to get a good workout in but fun enough to keep going!" That said, please note that this is a moderately strenuous hike with 1300+ foot elevation gain. So, if you do not have recent D3+ experience, have mobility issues, are recovering from injury, or prefer a slow pace, please sit this one out!

The plan is to meet at the roadside parking lot near the bridge to Red Top Mountain, hike this moderately strenuous trail in a counter-clockwise direction, power through the uphill burn, enjoy the lake views, return to our cars in one piece, and celebrate our achievement! You in?

Required Items to Bring:

Weather appropriate gear

Hiking boots/shoes w/ good traction

Water, and

Your SOH (sense of humor)

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

Trekking poles

Hat

Snack

Camera

Dark chocolate (for Kiran)!


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

I will email the exact meeting location and detailed directions to participants a few days before the event.


Notes:

  1. Please, no unregistered guests or +Ones!

  2. Late cancellations, particularly within 36 hours of the event, make it difficult for those on the waitlist to attend. Please be courteous to your fellow AOC members and cancel with as much notice as possible.

  3. I usually hike RAIN-or-SHINE! However, in case of severe weather or other unforeseen emergencies that warrant a cancellation, I will text/email you at least TWO HOURS before the start of the event.


* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:

There is no cost for this event.


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

  1. If Life happens, and you need to cancel, please go to the AOC website and deregister by the deadline. If after the deadline, please TEXT me with your NAME, or leave a voicemail at 4O4 7-five-4 5OO5. FYI, thanks to those annoying robocalls, calling me will send you to my voicemail, but feel free to leave a message.

  2. In order to earn credit for this event, participants must complete the entire hike/event with the group, or within the stated time frame.