Woody Gap to Blood Mountain | |||||||
| The Basics: | |||||||
| Event Type: |  | Hike | | ||||
| Event Location: | | Woody Gap | | ||||
| Date(s) & Time: | | Sat, Jun 27 2026 8:00 am >> Sat, Jun 27 2026 4:00 pm | | ||||
| Registration Opens: | | Wed, Jun 24 2026 6:00 pm | | ||||
| Registration Cut Off: | | Fri, Jun 26 2026 6:00 pm | | ||||
| Event Duration: | | 8 Hours | | ||||
| Difficulty Rating: | | D6: Advanced | | ||||
| Distance: | | 16.4 Miles | | ||||
| Pace: | | Moderate | | ||||
| Trip Leader(s): | | Myra Kincaid Email Trip Leader(s)
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| Member Cost: | | None | |||||
| Participant Info: | |||||||
| Who's Invited: | | Members Only, 21 And Older Only | | ||||
| Maximum Group Size: | | 12 | |||||
| Minimum Group Size: | | 4 | |||||
| Number Registered So Far: | | 1 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | |||||
| Are Dogs Permitted: | | Yes | |||||
| Itinerary: | |||||||
Let's enjoy a nice ridge walk on the way to Blood Mountain and back. We start at Woody Gap, where plenty of parking and pit toilets. We will ascend Big Cedar Mountain to Preachers Rock. After a brief stop to enjoy the view, we continue on the undulating trail to Blood mountain for lunch It will be mostly a downhill trek after lunch as we retrace our steps to get back to our cars. Recent D5 or higher experience is required to join this event. Explore Appalachian Trail: Woody Gap to Neel Gap | AllTrails
(Thank you so much to Ron Jacobs for lettiing me repost his event.) | |||||||
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| How to Get There: | |||||||
| Event Directions: | | We will meet at the Woody Gap parking area. | | ||||
| Notes: | |||||||
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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. | |||||||