Pinhoti from Snake Creek Gap to Keown Falls - Mon, Dec 1 2025

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Pinhoti from Snake Creek Gap to Keown Falls


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Snake Creek Gap/ US 136 at Pinhoti   Hike: Pinhoti from Snake Creek Gap to Keown Falls  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Mon, Dec 1 2025  8:30 am >> Mon, Dec 1 2025 3:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Tue, Nov 25 2025 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Nov 30 2025 8:00 pm
Event Duration:6 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:15 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Tim W
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Join me on the Pinhoti trail for a hike to Keown Falls.  Starting at Snake Creek Gap we'll pass Pilchard's Pond on the way to the falls where we'll enjoy lunch.  I think this is one of the more scenic Pinhoti hikes with 2 or 3 good climbs along the way.

From the trailhead on GA 136 we climb up to the ridgeline before descending down to Pilchard's Pond.  Then a short road walk to the Keown Falls trailhead and up to the falls for lunch.  We'll complete the falls loop then head back to the cars.

This is a mid level D5 event at 15 miles with over 2500 feet of elevation gain. Our average pace should be 2.8-3.0 mph. You'll need recent D5 experience and be comfortable on hikes lasting up to 6 hours with minimum breaks. Otherwise expect an email from me to assess your compatibility with the group.

Kudos to Ron for the map.


Required Items to Bring:

Water / sports drink

Lunch and snacks

Sturdy hiking footwear

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles

Electrolytes

Rain gear

Holiday spirit

Towel


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

We will meet at the parking area near Snake Creek Gap.

Trailhead Location

 

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):110Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:30 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $44.00 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.

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