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Hiking - Unicoi Gap to Brasstown Bald (w/sunset)




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: North GA
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Nov 22 2008  11:15 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 8:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Sun, Nov 16 2008 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Nov 20 2008 11:55 am
Event Duration:per itinerary
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
Kevin Crowe
cliff j
Tony C
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:16
Minimum Group Size:6
Number Registered So Far: 15 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Are you ready for a truly challenging hike? This is a strenuous D5...from Unicoi Gap to the summit of Brasstown Bald, the highest mtn in GA, where we will hopefully view a beautiful sunset at the end of a full day.

We still start at Unicoi Gap and hike approx 4.4 miles on the AT (Appalachian Trail) to Chattahoochee Gap. We will take our lunch break here and can refill water supplies (trip leader will bring a filter) at a spring just .15 mi/160 feet down from the Gap. This spring, little more than a trickle of water at 3200 feet, is widely regarded as the origin/headwaters of the Chattahoochee River.

From Chatt. Gap, we turn north, leaving the AT, and onto the Jacks Knob Trail. This will take us 4.5 miles to the Brasstown Bald parking lot and will involve approx. 2000 feet of total ascent.

From the parking lot, we take the Brasstown Bald paved trail .6 miles and 400 feet up to the summit and the observation platform which will hopefully give us great views if the weather cooperates. From here we will watch the sunset and head down about 10-15 min afterwards in the fading evening light.

Recap:
Unicoi Gap to Chattahoochee Gap - 4.4 miles, ~1600 feet total ascent
Jacks Knob Trail to Brasstown Bald parking- 4.5 miles ~2000 feet total ascent
Brasstown Bald trail 1.2 miles roundtrip, -400 feet ascent

Total: ~10.1 miles, ~4000 feet of ascent

This is a strenuous hike and only for advanced hikers with recent experience of hiking 10 or more miles in the mountains. It is roughly on the same level of difficulty as other N Ga hikes like the Arkaquah (if you include BB there too), and Coosa Backcountry trails. It is 500 feet of ascent tougher than the classic out and back from Unicoi Gap to Tray Mtn (distance is about the same).

Note: this is not a "rain or shine" hike. If rain is forecast, we will reschedule the hike for a future date. Also this hike requires car shuttle. So understand that there will be about a 30-45 min wait at the beginning while the cars are shuttled before we actually get started.

However, it should all be well worth it and should prove to be an adventurous day on the trail for those who are up to the challenge and would iike to join us...

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Required Items to Bring:
at least 1 liter of water
snacks/lunch (tough hike so bring lots of food)
Hiking boots/shoes
Recommended Items to Bring:
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Trekking poles
Camera
Change of shoes and shirt for drive back
Emergency rain gear (even if it is clear day with a 20 percent chance of rain)

How to Get There:
Event Directions:
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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):174Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:30 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $69.60 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:


$3 parking fee at Brasstown Bald so please bring an extra $1 for your driver in addition to the money for gas.


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