Tesnatee Gap to Walasi Yi (Neel Gap) - Sat, Jan 10 2026

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Tesnatee Gap to Walasi Yi (Neel Gap)


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Tesnatee Gap, Georgia 30528   Hike: Tesnatee Gap to Walasi Yi (Neel Gap)  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jan 10 2026  9:00 am >> Sat, Jan 10 2026 3:30 pm  (Carpool Departure: 7:15 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Sun, Jan 4 2026 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Jan 9 2026 7:00 pm
Event Duration:6 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:12 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Clay Davies
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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: 1 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Please join me to hike a scenic and well maintained section on the AT, Tesnatee Gap to Neel Gap. We begin on the AT at Tesnatee Gap heading East on the southbound trail, we begin a gradual incline to the top of Cowrock Mountain, from there we continue on a ridgeline and experience a roller coaster of inclines and declines most of the way.  We also will pass Green Cliff Top, Wolf Laurel Top, Corbin Horse Stamp, Rock Spring Top, Turkeypen Mountain and Levelland Mountain all before arriving at Neel Gap.  We will break for 30 minutes for lunch at Mountain Crossing, they have restrooms and a gift shop. After lunch we will retrace our steps back to our cars at Tesnatee Gap.

Neel Gap is also referred to the Cherokee as Walasi-Yi, named after a small town just south of the gap meaning home of the great frog. In 1838, the Cherokee inabitants were forcibly moved during the tragic Trail of Tears and nothing remains of the village besides the name Frogtown Gap.

This is a challenging D5 with an estimated 12 miles and 3,000 elevation gain, our pace will be between 2.5 to 3.0-mile pace. It will be necessary to have D5 experience before attending this event. Please arrive 10 minutes early for quick introductions before we begin. There are no bathrooms at Testanee Gap so plan accordingly.


Required Items to Bring:

2 liters of water, dress in layers, hat, gloves, lunch

Recommended Items to Bring:
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trekking poles, sunglasses, sunscreen


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Carpooling is strongly encouraged because there are few parking spaces at the trailhead, but if you need to meet at the trailhead, from Google Maps, type Tesnatee Gap.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/kz1owCJuKqiryMC69

 

 

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):132Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:15 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $52.80 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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