Tray Mountain from Andrews Cove - Sun, Mar 30 2014

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Tray Mountain from Andrews Cove


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Near Helen, GA
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Mar 30 2014  10:15 am >> Sun, Mar 30 2014 4:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 8:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Fri, Mar 28 2014 3:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Mar 29 2014 8:00 pm
Event Duration:5 Hours 45 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:10 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Kristi
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Description: An in-and-out hike of about 10 miles or more. From Andrew’s Cove campground, we hike uphill along a stream for 1 hour to Indian Grave Gap and from there continue uphill on the AT for another 1.5 hours to the "secret" overlook about 3/4 m beyond the summit of Tray Mountain. At that point we will have hiked 4.8 miles and gained 2400 ft of elevation.  Parking is outside the campground, which is closed for the season, on the side of the road, if you’re coming from Helen, just before the hairpin turn.

I have borrowed some of this description from Dorothea - thank you very much!


Required Items to Bring:

The usual snacks, lunch, rain/wind shell. 
Hat, gloves.
2-3 liters of water; maybe hike with 2 liters, leave extra in the car.  
Change of shoes for the car.

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

Camera.  The winter views will be awesome!!
Trekking poles
Dry shirt/clothes after hiking, small towel.


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

 

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):150Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:30 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:

Up to two dogs only permitted on the hike.  Dogs must be well behaved.


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