Yonah Bald and Pink Mountain - Wed, Feb 4 2026

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Yonah Bald and Pink Mountain


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Chattahoochee National Forest, Cleveland, GA   Hike: Yonah Bald and Pink Mountain  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Feb 4 2026  9:00 am >> Wed, Feb 4 2026 12:30 pm  (Carpool Departure: 7:45 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Fri, Jan 30 2026 6:45 pm
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Feb 4 2026 9:00 am
Event Duration:3 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:8 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Gary 'L'
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 12 / 1 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

This is a D4 with a great view and a great climb.  We will wander over to Pink Mt before tackling the Yonah summit climb.  Our wander will also take us around the summit of Yonah to stretch as best we can to 8 miles and 2000 feet elevation gain. 

To qualify, you will need to have completed a strong D3 in the past 2 weeks.  We do not plan to be slowing for anyone so you'll need to be committed to a strong pace.

It's winter so expect ice if below freezing and muck if it is above freezing.  Probably too cold for trail lunch so plan a stop on the way home.


Required Items to Bring:
  • plenty of water 
  • food/snacks in case we are running late to finish before lunch
  • hiking boots or trail shoes
  • payment method for the carpool
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

 

hiking poles

change of shoes (trail could be muddy)

 


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Mount Yonah Trailhead Adress:

761 Chambers Rd, Cleveland GA 30528

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):120Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:45 am
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Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $48.00 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.

Notes:

- The last half mile of the drive to the trailhead is on a well maintained gravel road. 


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