Black Rock Mountain - Sun, Oct 4 2026

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Black Rock Mountain


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Black Rock Mountain State Park   Hike: Black Rock Mountain  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Oct 4 2026  9:30 am >> Sun, Oct 4 2026 3:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Sun, Sep 20 2026 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Sep 30 2026 12:00 pm
Event Duration:5 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:11 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Linda L
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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:2
Number Registered So Far: 1 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

You must have recent AOC D5 experience to sign up for this hike. If you don't have this hiking history with the club, you will be moved to the waitlist.

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:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for 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:

Please try to join the carpool as there is limited parking at the trailhead.


* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.


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