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Tesnatee Gap to Walasi Yi




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Tesnatee Gap, Georgia 30528   Hike: Tesnatee Gap to Walasi Yi  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Jun 9 2024  9:00 am >> Sun, Jun 9 2024 2:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Wed, Jun 5 2024 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Jun 8 2024 8:00 pm
Event Duration:5 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:11.6 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Ann
Ralph Howard
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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:2
Number Registered So Far: 8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

This is an out-and-back hike starts at Tesnatee Gap, with Walasi Yi being the lunch spot, bio break, shopping if your quick ;) 

Walasi Yi built in the 1930's by the CCC, known also as Mountain Crossings.

Undulating (fancy way of saying up and down) portion of the Appalachian Trail.   

Qualifications for this event:  A D5 hike from this year.  

Elevation gain:  2933'

Distance:  11.6 miles

Pace:  2.3 to 2.8 mph

Time: 5 hours

Carpool departure time: 7:30 am

Hike starts at 9:00 am

Return by 2:00 pm

Back to the carpool by:  3:30 pm

Possible stop at NoFo - to be discussed at the carpool.  


Required Items to Bring:

Layerd clothing, 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.

trekking poles, emergency rain gear, electrolytes


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: 7:30 am
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for 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:
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.


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