Woody Gap to Coopers Gap - Mon, Jan 13 2025

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Woody Gap to Coopers Gap

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Woody Gap Parking on GA 60, Dahlonega 30533

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Jan 13 2025 8:30 am >> Mon, Jan 13 2025 3:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:15 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Jan 6 2025 7:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Jan 12 2025 8:00 pm

Event Duration:

7 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

16 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Tim W

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Join me on the AT for this fun winter hike in the mountatins. It's one of my favorite stretches of the AT in Georgia.

Starting at Woody Gap we'll follow the AT south for about 8 miles past Justice Creek to Coopers Gap for lunch. After lunch we'll head back the way we came. There's no particularly steep or long climbs along the route but we should still have good views south from Ramrock Mountain. Along the way we'll pass Gooch Gap and rock hop across Blackwell and Justice creeks (no need for water shoes).

This is a D5 hike so you'll need at least a few solid D4 hikes in your profile. Total distance is about 16 miles with an elevation gain of about 2900 ft. Speed will vary between 2.7 and 3.0 mph depending on how the group's doing. You should be comfortable hiking at a quick pace for 6 hours with a few short stops along the way.

Required Items to Bring:

Appropriate footwear

Water/electrolytes

Snacks/lunch

Layered winter clothing

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Poles

Rain gear

Towel

A sunny disposition

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Woody Gap AT trailhead parking lot

Directions to the trailhead

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

105Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:15 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $42.00 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.

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