Arkaquah Trail and Brasstown Bald - Sat, Dec 8 2012

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Arkaquah Trail and Brasstown Bald


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Near Blairsville, Georgia   Hike: Arkaquah Trail and Brasstown Bald  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Dec 8 2012  8:00 am >> Sat, Dec 8 2012 7:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Wed, Dec 5 2012 7:20 am
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Dec 8 2012 7:11 am
Event Duration:Approximately 11 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:12 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Clay White
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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:2
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

After a significant climb in the beginning of the hike, much of the Arkaquah Trail rolls and  meanders along a ridge line and offers many beautiful open vistas of the north Georgia mountains.  At the end of the trail, we will also summit Brasstown Bald for additional spectacular views from the highest point in Georgia.

Beginning at Track Rock Gap, a former Cherokee village, we will climb to Buzzard Roost Ridge, enduring the most difficult part of the hike, gaining 1435 feet in elevation in only 1.7 miles.  We will then pass through Low Gap and to the summit of Chimney Top Mountain.  After reaching the end of the Arkaquah Trail (at the Brasstown Bald parking lot), we will climb an additional 1000 feet to the top of Brasstown Bald.  We will have our snack/lunch and return to Track Rock Gap.

This is a strenuous hike, covering approximately 12 miles and including approximately 4000 feet in elevation gain.  Only advanced hikers with D5 experience (or with significant D4 experience) should register.  If you do not have such experience on your AOC resume, the TL may contact you to discuss whether it is in your best interest to remain on the hike.

Following the hike, we will have dinner together and revel in our accomplishment while ingesting ibuprofen.

The time estimate is only an estimate.  It could be shorter or longer, depending on the abilities of our participants.  If you cannot stay for dinner, or need to be back in Atlanta by a specific time, you should consider driving separately to the event.


Required Items to Bring:
  • 2+ Liters of Water
  • Lunch
  • Hiking boots
  • Cash for carpool
Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles

Camera


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

To be provided at carpool.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):150Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $60.00 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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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.