Yellow Mountain, NC - Sat, Nov 22 2014

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Yellow Mountain, NC

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

near Highlands, NC

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Nov 22 2014 7:00 am >> Sat, Nov 22 2014 5:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Nov 10 2014 7:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Nov 21 2014 8:00 pm

Event Duration:

10 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

10 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Larry Cooper
Dorothea

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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:

9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

The weather should be cold clear and crisp. This is not a fitness hike. We'll hike at a slow to moderate pace so that we can enjoy the trail and the views. We did a good bit of trail maintenance a few weeks ago so the going should be smooth.

We'll start at Cole Gap at 4,200 feet and then ascend to Cole Mountain at 4,600 feet. From there we descend only to ascend again to the three peaks of Shortoff Mountain at 5,000 feet. Then it is down to Yellow Mountain Gap at 4120 feet, followed by a long climb to Yellow Mountain at 5,127 feet. We have lunch and then do the whole thing in reverse. We will have over 3,000 feet elevation gain.

Required Items to Bring:

Water, lunch, and a fun attitude

weather appropriate clothing

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

bag for dirty boots, if you are driving in someone else's car
trekking poles, camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From the park and ride take I-85 North to I-985 North. I-985 turns into GA 365/US 23/US 441. Continue to the Burger King in Clayton, GA, where you will meet Dorothea. After a pit stop, continue north on 441 about seven miles to beyond Dillard, where you make a right on GA 246 in the direction of Highlands, NC. This road turns into NC 106 at the NC line. Travel about 13 miles to Highlands. NC 106 ends at the intersection with US 64 (Main St). Turn right on US 64 and drive through downtown Highlands. Turn left on 4th St to stay on US 64. After 2.7 miles, turn left on Buck Creek Rd, aka NC 1538, aka Cole Mtn Rd. Drive 2.2 miles from there to Cole Gap and park on the left side of the road at intersection with FS Rd 4535. The trail head is on the right side of the road.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

230Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 am

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Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $92.00 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:

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:

Carpool cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $92.00 (calculated at total miles (230) *$0.400, effective Wednesday, March 07, 2012). This is based on the current gas, maintenance, and other costs of $0.400 per mile as stated by the IRS and Cars.com. This should be divided by the total number of people in the vehicle (incl. driver). For example, with 4 people in the vehicle, the expense per person on this trip would be $23.00. Alternately your carpool driver may choose to split the maintenance cost plus the actual gas cost among all in the vehicle. Your carpool driver will confirm exactly how much money they require to cover costs. Please split the actual cost among all people in the vehicle.

Additional advice: The cost of your trip is up to your driver. Your cost
should not be greater than what is listed above, unless there are extenuating circumstances. If you want to be sure about the cost of the trip, check with your driver before you get into the vehicle. If you are the driver of the vehicle, this is a guideline to what you charge and not a rule.

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

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