Day Hike: Yonah Mountain - Sat, Mar 13 2010

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The Basics:
STATUS:		Cancelled - Show on Calendar (until date passes)
Event Type:		Hike
Event Location:		Cleveland, Ga
Date(s) & Time:		Sat, Mar 13 2010  10:00 am  (Carpool Departure: 8:15 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off:		Fri, Mar 12 2010 5:00:00 PM
Event Duration:		Approx: 8 hours including time to and from carpool
Difficulty Rating:		D4: Moderate to Difficult
Trip Leader(s):		Jay G Jessica You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information.
Member Cost:		None
Participant Info:
Who's Invited:		Members & Guests, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:		12
Maximum No. Guests:		4
Minimum Group Size:		4
Maximum No. Guests Per Member:		1
Number Registered So Far:		12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted:		No
Itinerary:
Have you ever hiked Mount Yonah? Here's your opportunity to join us for a hike up this beautiful and scenic natural wonder located in North Ga. We'll begin by hiking at a moderate pace up the main Mount Yonah trail (approx. 1500 ft elevation gain in around 2.5 miles). As we near the top, we will veer off the main trail and hike along the side of the exposed rock face. While it is safe, if you have an extreme fear of heights, this may not be the best hike for you. We will slow and linger in this area to fully enjoy the panoramic views, take photos, etc. Depending on the weather, we will either take a break for lunch at an overlook or at the actual summit of Yonah, which is surrounded by trees and less windy. We will also be taking one or more side trails to some interesting rock formations. As a bonus, we may actually have the opportunity to watch some rock climbers as this is a very popular area for them. Although the total distance of this hike is just around 6-7 miles, it does involve some steeps sections and rocky terrain, and should prove to be moderately strenuous. So we should get a good workout on the way up, along with hopefully some great views if the weather cooperates. PLEASE NOTE: This is not a Beginner hike due to elevation gain and rugged terrain. While it is safe to hike near the top, if you have an extreme fear of heights, this may not be the best hike for you. Hiking poles or a hiking stick are highly recommended for the steep and rocky sections. There are restrooms (pit toilets) at the trailhead and also conveniently located 2/3 up the main trail. The last half mile of our drive to the trailhead is on a gravel road.
Required Items to Bring: 2 liters of water Trail snacks Lunch Good hiking boots/shoes Recommended Items to Bring: Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need. Hiking Poles/Stick are highly recommended. Rain jacket Jacket / light sweater for cooler weather (layers)
How to Get There:
Event Directions:		Directions to Trailhead: From downtown Cleveland, GA, go north on 11/129 about .2 miles and take a right on SR-75 (Unicoi St/Helen Hwy). Proceed 2.2 miles and take a right onto Tom Bell Road. Proceed .9 miles and take a right on Chambers Road. You will see the sign for the trailhead less than a mile down on the right. Proceed .4 miles down this gravel road to the parking area. Directions will also be given at carpool.
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):		120Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time:		8:15 am
Carpool Location:		Log in for location
Carpool Directions:		Log in for directions
Carpool Cost:		Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $44.40 (calculated at total miles (120) * $0.370, effective Friday, September 10, 2010). This is based on the current gas, maintenance, and other costs of $0.370 per mile as stated by the IRS & 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 $11.10 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.
Notes:
Are dogs allowed? No This event will be cancelled/postponed if there is a high threat of rain or heavy rains occur on Friday evening. The trail to the top and the rock face will be come slippery when wet. - We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in AOC events. - Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning. - Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@atlantaoutdoorclub.com. - Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Paula Schubert, at content@atlantaoutdoorclub.com.
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully! *Note: Just a quick note.  I'll be cancelling the Yonah Hike for this Saturday in a few moments.   Yonah gets quite slippery near the top when wet.  With all the recent rain and higher chance for more rain on Friday and Saturday, I'd rather not chance scraped knees, broken ankles, or some poor soul plummeting off the cliff face... That really wouldn't be a good day.   Thanks for understanding and hope for nicer weather soon...