This being a point-to-point backpacking trip, we will begin by shuttling cars...dropping some vehicles off at Dicks Creek Gap and taking the remaining ones to the start at Unicoi Gap. Once that bit of logistics is taken care of, we are stepping back onto the AT, headed east from Unicoi Gap at 2949'.

We start with a 1050' climb up to Rocky Mtn over about 1.3 mi...then descend about 1300' to Indian Grave Gap. From there it is up 1300' over the next 2.4 mi to the summit of Tray Mtn (4430'), the 2nd hightest mtn on the GA AT.  We will setup camp at the Trey Mountain Shelter and spend the night.  Mileage for day one is ~5 Miles.

On Sunday we will head out and over the first 5 miles, there are no major climbs. This area is known as the "Swag of the Blue Ridge". According to the Appalachian trail conference guide: "This area is called a 'swag' or 'low point' and is a long, broad ridgecrest with only moderate elevation change, extending for more than three miles- among the remotest areas of the Georgia Trail."

At 10.8 mi, we reach Addis Gap and it is a 900' climb over 1.1 miles to the shoulder of Kelly Knob. This is the one of the two peaks of Double Spring Knob and the highest mtn between the NC line and Tray mtn on the AT.  The rest of the trail is mostly downhill (but with a few short climbs) from Kelly Knob over the last 4.2 miles to Dick Creek Gap. Mileage for day two is ~11 Miles.

We will return to Dicks Creek Gap to pick up the other cars.

To summarize, the three big climbs are:
Unicoi Gap to Rocky Mtn 1050' in 1.3 mi
Indian Grave Gap to Tray Mtn 1300' in 2.5 mi
Addis Gap to Kelly Knob 900' in 1.1 mi

Mileage breakdown:
Total distance: ~16.0 miles.
Total ascent: ~5050 feet.