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Brasstown Bald via Wagon Train Trail




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Young Harris, GA   Hike: Brasstown Bald via Wagon Train Trail  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Nov 10 2024  9:00 am >> Sun, Nov 10 2024 3:30 pm  (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Wed, Oct 30 2024 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Nov 8 2024 6:00 pm
Event Duration:6 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult (Exploratory)
Distance:15 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Greg Pharo
Ed G
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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:3
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

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:

Howdy there, Cowpokes!
Join us while we mosey from Young Harris up to Brasstown Bald via the Wagon Train trail.

It'll be a great chance to see the last of the fall colors as we hike 14 miles, gaining about 3,000 ft, to Brasstown Bald -- Georgia's highest peak at 4,784 ft
We'll start the the Wagon Train trailhead in Young Harris, hike about 6 miles to the Visitors Center where we will take a quick breather (and visit restrooms if neceesary), then continue 0.6 miles to the summit and enjoy the wonderful 360 degree view and a quick lunch.  We'll then return the way we came.

We be going at a moderate pace and expect recent D4/D5 expereince.  So if you've got a hitch in yer get-a-long, well then pardner, you best sit this one out.

 

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Required Items to Bring:
  • Adequate hydration (2 liters recommended)
  • Trail Snacks & Lunch
  • Trail appropriate footwear.
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Hiking Poles
  • Photo Gizmo
  • Change of clothes for the ride home
  • Cowboy Hat

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Meet at parking lot to the Fine Arts Annex.  It's across the street from the United Methodist Church and we don't want to flood their lot on a Sunday morning


https://maps.app.goo.gl/tT2Y6Cv4AgYDDixFA

As always, please be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes early.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):145Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $58.00 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:


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