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Mount Yonah and Pink Mountain




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Chattahoochee National Forest, Cleveland, GA   Hike: Mount Yonah and Pink Mountain  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Apr 3 2016  9:00 am >> Sun, Apr 3 2016 4:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, Mar 28 2016 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Apr 2 2016 10:00 pm
Event Duration:7 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:7 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Victor
Mark P
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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: 16 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Join us for beautiful views of Mount Yonah this Sunday. We will hike to the top of Pink Mountain and Mount Yonah.

Pink Mountain, is a side trip to add some mileage to what is usually a short but strenuous hike  to the top of Yonah.

At 3166' Mount Yonah has great views over the surrounding area; this provides excellent vistas of the countryside.

Our route will follow the main trail approximately half way up Mount Yonah where we will take a right and head up to Pink Mountain, on the way back to Yonah we will take a detour to “The Boulder”

 Please note: We will do some rock climbing using existing cables, while this is an optional for those interested to participate, others will have to wait for participant to return approximately 30 to 45 minutes, so have this in mind before signing. this is not the hike for those that want to rush up and rush back down, we will spend 30 to 45 minutes on the top for luch and enjoy the view. 

PLEASE NOTE: LAST TIME I WAS THERE THE CABLES HAD COUPLE OF SPLINTERS SO i STRONGLY RECOMEND TO BRING GLOVES.

After visiting these two great features of Mount Yonah we will back track and follow an alternative trail to the top.

Once at the top we will spend some time enjoying the view, getting some photos, eating our snacks and then proceed around the mountain to take in all of the views. On the way back we will have an option to get any last minute photos before we descend back down to the car park.

We will hike at a moderate pace with plenty of stops to provide great photo opportunities.

Optional dinner at Thai restaurant, so please carpool accordingly.

Optional dinner at THAI restaurant on GA 400 across from outlet mall.

 


Required Items to Bring:
  • plenty of water 
  • lunch
  • food/snacks
  • hiking boots or trail shoes
  • Gloves
Recommended Items to Bring:
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Your smiles

 


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Mount Yonah Trailhead Adress:

761 Chambers Rd, Cleveland GA 30528

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):120Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 9:00 am
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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:

- The last half mile of the drive to the trailhead is on a well maintained gravel road.


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


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