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Trey Mountain Advanced Backpacking Overnight


The Basics:
Event Type:Backpacking
Event Location: Appalachain Trail - Near Helen
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Nov 22 2008  12:45 pm >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 10:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Wed, Oct 29 2008 10:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Nov 20 2008 11:55 pm
Event Duration:2 days 1 night
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
Steven Peters
Jon Miner
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:5
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

This backpacking trip starts at Unicoi Gap just north of Helen, GA. We will go 5.1 miles on the Appalachian Trail to the summit of Trey Mountain and then head to camp near the Trey Mountain AT Shelter.  Along with Blood Mountain, it is the most panoramic view on the Georgia AT. Here you will have 360-degree view of the surrounding area.

**This trip is intended for those in excellent shape. Previous experience hiking/backpacking in mountain conditions is highly recommended. For those that have hiked a trail similar to Blood Mountain with one summit over 1000 feet, this one has three. So you should have been able to complete a less strenuous backpacking trip fairly comfortably. We will be keeping a good moderate pace as we hike into camp. We'll be talking to all members who sign up as to your hiking and backpacking abilities.

Trip Itinerary:
Approximate Altitude Changes
Ascend 1,125 feet to the top of Rocky Mountain at 1.3 miles
Descend 975 feet to Indian Grave Gap at 2.6 miles
Ascend 1,400 feet to the top of Tray Mountain at 5.1 miles
Total Ascent (round trip): 3,500 feet

Miles 0.0 parking area, trail begins at far end
0.3 right switchback left switchback
0.6 step across small stream
1.0 trail levels off somewhat
1.3 top of Rocky Mountain
1.4 break in foliage offers good view on right (the half dome, south, is Yonah Mt.)
1.5 beginning of frequent views right, begin descent down right side of ridge
1.7 right, then left, switchback
2.6 Indian Grave Gap
3.3 cross dirt road
3.4 trail levels off somewhat
3.6 cross gap
4.1 rock outcropping on right provides good winter view grassy road on left
4.3 Tray Gap, bear right across roads
4.4 first of several switchbacks
4.9 rocky outcropping on left with good view, right switchback
5.1 top of Tray Mountain
5.6 Arrive at camp site near Trey Shelter

This is an in and out trip. Total distance is 11.2 miles to and from the top of Tray Mountain.

Also we are planning to be on the trail by 9am Sunday Morning to head back to the cars. Please plan accordingly.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Tent
  • Sleeping bag
  • Headlamp/flashlight
  • Bring lunch and dinner for Saturday and breakfast for Sunday.
  • Trail snacks
  • 2 liters of water (Trip leader will have filter)
  • Good hiking boots
  • Rain Gear/poncho
    		• Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Hiking Poles
  • Warmer clothing since we'll be on a Mountain. It's going to be cooler at 3,900 feet.

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:North on GA 400 from the park and ride. When GA 400 ends at Chevron station. continue on GA 115. Go 4.8 miles where GA 115 meets GA 52. Turn right. Continue on GA 115 until Cleveland GA. At traffic circle in Cleveland go north on US 129.

    Continue past GA 75 to Alt GA 75. Take a right on Alt GA 75. Continue until Alt 75 ends at GA 75. Take left away from Helen. Continue on GA 75 until signs you see signs for AT parking lot on right side of highway.
    Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):140Mile(s)
    Carpool Departure Time: 10:30 am
    Carpool Location:   Log in for location
    Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
    Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $56.00 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:
    - This trip is for advanced backpackers with recent experience of hiking 10 or more miles in the mountains.
    - We will be camping near the Trey Mountain Shelter, which has a spring and privy.
    * We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.


    Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
    *Note: Late cancellations, particularly within 36 hours of the event make it difficult for those on the wait list to attend. Please be courteous to your fellow AOC members and cancel with as much notice as possible.