Dick’s Creek Gap to Addis Gap on the AT

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Dick’s Creek Gap to Addis Gap on the AT

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Chattahoochie National Forest, nr Hiawassee

Hike: Dick’s Creek Gap to Addis Gap on the AT

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Aug 27 2016 8:00 am >> Sat, Aug 27 2016 8:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Tue, Aug 23 2016 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Aug 26 2016 6:00 pm

Event Duration:

per itinerary

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

11 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Dorothea

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

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Number Registered So Far:

4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

The weather looks good for Saturday, so let's try again. From Dick's Creek Gap we climb about 1200 ft to a sidetrail leading to our first lookout, signposted "Vista." Returning to the trail we make an undulating descent to Deep Gap and then climb 600 ft to Kelly Knob (aka Double Spring), where we have a wide view to the east. We then descend about five minutes to a third lookout, where we can pause a moment to take in the wide view to the west, before continuing our descent to Addis Gap. Now we turn around and climb right back up to that same lookout (800 ft) and have lunch. Then it's back the way we came. Total distance is 11 miles and total elevation gain is somewhat over 3000 ft. The photo shows Kelly's Knob from the top of Tray.

I expect to start hiking at about 10:15-10:30 and to be off the trail by about 4:30. I would like to have dinner in Clayton after the hike. If some people want to return directly to Atlanta, we'll arrange the carpool accordingly.

I am looking for a volunteer to coordinate the carpool at the Indian Trail Park and Ride; I will join the group at the Ingles in Clayton.

Required Items to Bring:

3 bottles of water
broken-in hiking boots
shoes (and a bag in which to place your dirty hiking boots, if you are driving in someone else’s car)

Recommended Items to Bring:
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dry shirt
lunch
hiking poles

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From Indian Trail park-and-ride, take I-85 North. After 11 miles bear left to tkae I-985 North. This road will change to GA 365, US 441, and US 23. Stay on it for 75 miles, then stop at the Ingles in Clayton. From Clayton it is another 30 minutes on Hwy 76 west to the trailhead.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

208Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $83.20 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:

If you have not recently completed a D4 or D5 hike with the AOC, I will contact you to determine whether this hike is a good fit for you.

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