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Gahuti Backcountry Trail




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: 181 Fort Mountain State Park Rd, Chatsworth, GA 30705   Hike: Gahuti Backcountry Trail  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Fri, May 10 2024  8:45 am >> Fri, May 10 2024 12:45 pm
Registration Opens: Tue, May 7 2024 6:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, May 9 2024 9:00 pm
Event Duration:4 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult (Exploratory)
Distance:9.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 6 / 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:

Gahuti Trail at Fort Mountain State Park near Chatsworth has it all, creeks, waterfall, large trees, long views, undulating terrain. The hike has over 1900 feet of elevation gain. The trail name is "Mother Mountain" in the Cherokee language and the mountain itself has historical significance both pre-Columbian and after.

We will stay together as a group throughout. The pace will be about 2.5 mph. Its starting to get warmer so bring plenty of water (2 liters) so we all stay hydrated. Bring snacks for a midway break.  

If you are meeting at the trailhead, plan on being 10 minutes early to review itinerary and introductions. The hike will begin promptly at 8:45 am.

The Gahuti Trail follows orange blazes. The trail carves through the contours of several deep-cut channel valleys with steady climbs and descents along the way. There are a couple of short spurs we will take, one to the ancient stone wall and one to Goldmine Creek Waterfall. There are also amazing views at the Cool Springs Overlook. 

There is no organized carpool for this event. Feel free to contact other hikers and organize a carpool on your own.

I will send a reminder email out and we will be in contact before the trailhead.  There wasn't good cell reception the last time I was there.


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking shoes/boots

fluids

lunch/snacks

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

hiking pools, rain jacket

sun screen, bug spray

Ga. Park Pass or $5.00 per car for park pass


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Event is near Elijay and Chatsworth.  8:45 AM at the parking lot by the Gahuti Trailhead at Fort Mountain State Park. 

From Mansell Park and Ride take Mansell road west to rt. 140 west.  (2.7 mi.)

Get on GA 5 N/I-575 in Canton from GA-140 (17.6 mi.)

Follow GA-5 N to 1st Ave./Soule Bridge. in East Elijay (36 mi.)

River St. to Dalton St. which is Rt 52 (also named Chatsworth hgwy.) to Fort Mountain entrance. 


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


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