4400 foot Tray Mountain from Unicoi Gap on the AT- SLOWER PACE

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4400 foot Tray Mountain from Unicoi Gap on the AT- SLOWER PACE

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Chattahoochee National Forest

Date(s) & Time:

Tue, Mar 18 2025 9:00 am >> Tue, Mar 18 2025 3:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:15 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sun, Mar 16 2025 3:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Mar 17 2025 3:00 pm

Event Duration:

6 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

10.2 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Leigh B

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

To join the fun you must have recent mountain hiking experience. This hike is a D5 hike with hard climbs on the Georgia AT. I am recovering from injuries so the pace will be on average about 2.5 mph with the climbs being slow and steady. The trip leader reserves the right to move hikers to the wait list if there is doubt regarding fitness and prior experience. Please expect an email request for more information if your AOC matrix does not display recent hiking at this level. This is a great opportunity for experienced D4 hikers to branch out in to the mountains and for moderate D5 hikers to get out in the mountains.

We will take one of the three hardest climbs on the Georgia AT by summitting Rocky Mountain (fortunately on fresh legs) followed by Tray Mountain however our overall distance and climb are more moderate levels for a D5.

Our "reward" will be one of the top two visitas on the Georgia AT by way of the stealth outcropping site on top of Tray.

Elevation Gain: 3200.8 feet (2283 feet outbound, 918 feet homebound)

Total Grade: 626.8 feet/mile

This section contains some of the longest climbs and highest peaks on the AT in Georgia. It rarely descends below 3500 feet. The trail leads through the Tray Mountain Wilderness.

This hike will cross the summits of Rocky Mountain (3992 feet) and Tray Mountain (4430 feet). From the outcrop on Rocky, you can see the Atlanta skyline looking from your one o'clock. On Tray's summit, we will take the little trail which follows the promontory to a bluff with fantastic views.

Tray Mountain is the 5th highest peak in GA and the 2nd highest on the Georgia AT. We will have lunch on Tray and then turnaround for out homebound segment.

There is a beautiful overlook for lunch half way.

Required Items to Bring:

2 liters or more of water
Trail food/lunch
Hiking boots or shoes
Appropriate clothing for temperatures
Emergency rain gear

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Camera
Treking Poles
Change of shoes and shirt for drive back

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

To Unicoi Gap using Google Maps:

https://goo.gl/maps/AdgHXjTq qgz7YnJTA

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

137Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:15 am

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Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $54.80 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.

Cost Includes:

no parking fees

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