Sunday Hike--Springer Mtn to Hightower Gap

sponsor

Print-Friendly Version

Add this event to your calendar (Outlook, iCalendar)

Add REGISTRATION REMINDER to your calendar

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

Sunday Hike--Springer Mtn to Hightower Gap

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Chattahoochee National Forest

Hike: Sunday Hike--Springer Mtn to Hightower Gap

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Oct 19 2014 9:00 am >> Sun, Oct 19 2014 4:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Oct 13 2014 6:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Oct 18 2014 10:00 pm

Event Duration:

7 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

11 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Victor
Joyce T.

Email Trip Leader(s)
You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information.

Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

14 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This is a repeat of the first section of the series of day hikes that covered the entire GA Appalachian Trail. It is designed for those that missed the first week, however, everyone is welcome to join.

This hike works best for every one to meet at car pool at Windward Park and ride.

We will drive to Hightower Gap, drop some cars there, then proceed further down to FS42 to the Springer Trailhead.

We will backtrack .9 miles up to the top of Springer mountain (elevation 3782'). This is the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. We then head toward Hightower Gap. Onon\\ the way there we pass Three Forks ( 4miles ), and about a mile further we take a short side trail to Long Creek Falls where we have lunch. We then continue our hike toward the east, where in about 3 miles we reach iHawk Mountain. In about one additional mile we reach Hightower Gap. We then ride back to Springer Trailhead to our cars.

PLEASE NOTE: I LIKE EVERYONE TO STAY TOGETHER IN THIS HIKE, FAST HIKERS ARE WELCOME BUT MUST STAY WITH GROUP, SLOW HIKERS MUST BE ABLE TO HIKE 2.5 MILES AN HOUR. THIS HIKE IS DESIGNED FOR MODERATE SPEED HIKERS.

Required Items to Bring:

2 liters of water

Trail snack and lunch

Hiking boots or trail shoes

Rain Coat just in case

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

Trekking Pole

Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Please note: Because of the shuttle requirement, this event is car pool only. if you are planning to drive by yourself this event is not for you.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

134Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $53.60 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.