Easter Hike - Woody Gap to Blood Mountain - Sun, Apr 5 2026

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Easter Hike - Woody Gap to Blood Mountain


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Woody Gap to Blood Mountain   Hike: Easter Hike - Woody Gap to Blood Mountain   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Apr 5 2026  8:00 am >> Sun, Apr 5 2026 4:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 6:45 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, Mar 16 2026 7:05 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Apr 4 2026 7:05 pm
Event Duration:8 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:16 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Kelly
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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: Yes

Itinerary:

Wake up early Easter Morning and connect with nature. This is a popular 8 mile section of the Appalachian Trail from Woody Gap to Blood Mountain, but we double that as an in and out trip! We start at Woody Gap, quick stop at Preachers Rock and then continue along the AT. We will need to keep a moderate to fast pace to reach the summit of Blood Mountain around 12:00, where we will enjoy lunch. Then we will return the way we came. 

According to All Trails this is 16.5 miles and 3900 ft of elevation gain. So essentailly a D6 - but this hike has been posted previously as a D5. Please do not underestimate the difficulty of this hike. We will need to keep moving in order to complete the out and back. You will need previous D5 experience with the club. If you do not have recent D5 experience the trip leader will be reaching out to confirm you will be able to complete the trip at the pace required.


Required Items to Bring:

Raingear

Lunch/Snack

Water

Check on the Events Checklist for what kind of gear you may need to bring.

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

Clothing layers

Hat

Hiking pools


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

North on GA 400. Take a left onto SR 60/19 toward Dahlonega. At the fork of SR 60 and SR 19, go straight on SR 60.  The trailhead is on the right at Woody Gap.

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):125Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 6:45 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $50.00 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:
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