Woody Gap to Blood Mountain - Mon, Nov 9 2026

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Woody Gap to Blood Mountain


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Woody Gap
Date(s) & Time:Mon, Nov 9 2026  9:00 am >> Mon, Nov 9 2026 4:30 pm  (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Fri, Nov 6 2026 7:05 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Nov 8 2026 8:00 pm
Event Duration:7 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D6: Advanced
Distance:17 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Tim W
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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:3
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

NOTE, this hike replaces the Thunder Rock to Big Frog Mtn hike canceled due to flooding in the area.  All participants from the canceled hike have been moved onto this hike.

Join me for a beautiful fall hike on the AT from Woody Gap to Blood Mtn and back. Autumn colors will still be enjoyed from Preacher's Rock and atop Blood Mtn although we're probably past peak leaf season.

From Woody gap we'll head northbound on the AT past the vista at Preacher's Rock and up Big Cedar mountain. Then it's down to Jarrard Gap before the long climb to Blood Mtn with lots of ups and downs along the way.  We'll have lunch while enjoying the mountain top view before heading back to the cars along the same route.

This is a D6 hike covering 17 miles with around 4000 feet elevation gain. Average pace should be around 2.8 mph.  Recent D6 or high end D5 experience is a prerequisite.  Be sure you're comfortable with hikes lasting up to 7 hours (moving time) at a fast pace (up to 3.0 mph).  Hikers without D6 experience may get an email to assess your compatibility.


Required Items to Bring:

water and/or sports drink

lunch and snacks

sturdy and comfortable hiking shoes or boots

Recommended Items to Bring:
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hiking poles

rain gear

rosey outlook

towel


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

We will meet at the Woody Gap parking area.

Click here for trailhead location

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):105Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:30 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $42.00 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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