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Winter Hike: Blood Mountain & Lake Winfield Scott


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Chattahoochee National Forest
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jan 9 2016  6:30 am >> Sat, Jan 9 2016 5:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 6:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Thu, Nov 26 2015 12:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Jan 5 2016 12:00 pm
Event Duration:10 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Stefan
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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:4
Number Registered So Far: 9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

One of my favored winter hikes! Interested in joining me for a hike up and over ever popular Blood Mountain? No tourist route on this version - we'll climb right out of the Byron Herbert Reece parking lot for about 2 miles and gain around 1350 feet - that should get the pump going!

After our "warm up" we'll descend the other side and hike out to Lake Winfield Scott for our lunch break. I will be bringing a stove, so there will be hot water for soup, tea or chocolate!! After the break, we'll head back along Slaughter Creek Trail, then up the "easy side" of Blood Mountain to the top. After a good long last look from the summit, we'll gather the group and head back down to the parking lot.

Blood Mountain stands 4458' above sea level with 1516' feet of clean prominence.  It is the highest peak on the Georgia section of the Appalachian Trail.

On the drive home, we may stop for dinner, so bring a few extra $$.

Mileage Breakdown-
-Byron Herbert Reese Access Trail to Flatrock Gap .7 mi
-Flatrock Gap to Jarrad Gap (on AT) 4.1 mi
-Jarrad Gap trail 1.2 mi
-Lake Winfield Scott trail 1.0 mi
-Slaughter Creek trail 2.7 mi
-Slaughter Creek to Flatrock Gap (on AT): 2.3 mi
-Byron Herbert Reese Access Trail to cars .7 mi

Summary:
- Total distance: ~12.7 mi
- Total ascent: ~3400 feet.


Required Items to Bring:

THIS IS A WINTER HIKE - temperatures at this elevation and exposure can be significantly below the forecasted temperatures, so please come prepared and carry the proper winter gear!

  • hat and gloves
  • hiking boots and gaitors
  • wind-proof layer (goretex or similar)
  • thick fleece or down jacket to stay warm during breaks
  • enough food to keep your energy level up
  • water (staying well hydrated is key to a pleasant winter hiking experience)
  • cup or mug with soup/tea/chocolate (hot water will be provided)
  • personal first aid - blister treatment
Recommended Items to Bring:
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  • trekking poles
  • hand and foot warmers (available at REI)
  • camera

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Take I-85/I-985 via Gainesville to Exit 24 and follow Hwy 129/ Hwy11 to Cleveland. Continue on 11 (which turns into Hwy 19) to Neels Gap and turn left into the Byron Herbert Reece parking area.  

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):130Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 6:30 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $52.00 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:
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:

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