Black Rock Mountain - Sun, Mar 15 2026

Black Rock Mountain

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Black Rock Mountain State Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Mar 15 2026 9:30 am >> Sun, Mar 15 2026 2:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sun, Feb 1 2026 7:10 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Mar 13 2026 12:00 pm

Event Duration:

5 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

11 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Linda L
Kip

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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:

2 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This is one of two hikes in Clayton over the weekend. The 2nd hike will be a D3 at Panther Creek Falls on Saturday, 3/14. Trip leaders will be staying at the Bridge Creek Inn, Main Street Clayton, on Saturday night, 3/14. For those staying in Clayton, a dinner will be organized for the group. We can also assist with carpool for those who are planning to attend both hikes.

We will get to be at two overlooks, and around a lake, about 11 miles, and 3000ft elevation gain at Black Rock State Park, the highest altitude park in Georgia.

We will start on the Tennessee Rock Trail going counterclockwise to Black Rock Mountain. Depending on the weather, you MIGHT be able to actually see Tennessee from the overlook.

Then we will go on Edmonds Trail Loop clockwise direction.

We will be on the Edmonds Trail West Fork, go around the lake. Our lunch will either be at the lake or on the Lookout Mountain overlook. We will then complete the loop back to our cars.

Park information: https://gastateparks.org/BlackRockMountain

Required Items to Bring:

Water (2 to 3L)/hydrating drinks/electrolytes

Wear appropriate clothing with layers

Trail hiking shoes

Lunch/Snacks

GA State Park Pass

If in carpool, $ for carpool driver. Please bring towel, change of shoes/clothes, bag for hiking shoes

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

Hiking Poles (highly recommended)

Hat/Sunglasses

Sunscreen/Bug Spray

Poncho or Rain Jacket, in case of rain

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Tennesse Rock Loop Trailhead inside Black Rock Mountain State Park.

Link to Trailhead Location

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

188Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $75.20 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:

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