Bull Mountain Hike - Sun, Apr 29 2012

Bull Mountain Hike

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Near Dahlonega, Georgia

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Apr 29 2012 9:00 am >> Sun, Apr 22 2012 5:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Apr 23 2012 12:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Apr 29 2012 8:00 am

Event Duration:

Approximately 8 hours, including driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult (Exploratory)

Distance:

12 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Clay White
Jimmy
Kelly

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

13 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

The Jake Mountain and Bull Mountain trail system is located near Dahlonega, in the Blue Ridge District of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. The trail system provides approximately 36 miles of interconnecting mixed use trails. Various guides and internet postings describe the trails as scenic, with a typical variety of north Georgia features such as hardwood forests and streams. We will focus on the Bull Mountain loop.

We will approach this hike with a sense of adventure. None of your trip leaders has hiked this area, and there is only limited trail information available. Our best estimate is that the hike is approximately 11.5 miles, but even the forest service concedes its map may be inaccurate. Elevation is not specified in the published material, but I anticipate that it will be moderate.

Because the hike is closer than many, we should be back into town in the late afternoon or early evening. After returning to the carpool location, those who are interested can have dinner.

Required Items to Bring:
Plenty of water for adequate hydration
Good hiking shoes
Snacks/light lunch

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

To be provided at carpool.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

120Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool 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:

Money Back Guarantee if not fully satisfied.

Because this is an exploratory hike, you should be in sufficient physical condition to hike extra mileage if we miss a turn or make a mistake. Also, our return time to Atlanta could be altered if the hike turns out to be longer or shorter than expected.

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

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