Blood Mountain Out & Back - Thu, Jan 12 2017

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Blood Mountain Out & Back

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Blood Mt.

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Jan 12 2017 9:45 am >> Thu, Jan 12 2017 3:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 9:45 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Jan 9 2017 3:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Jan 12 2017 7:00 am

Event Duration:

5 Hours 15 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

4.3 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Dirk

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

We'll meet at the Mansell Rd Park & Ride, car pool up hoping to be at the Bryon Reece trailhead by 11:00 am for the 4.3 mile out & back hike. This trail which intersects with the AT at the .7 mile mark, then we take a right on the AT for 1.45 miles to the summit . The climb will be a total of 1400' to the top of the mtn. At 4461' we will explore a little, have a snack or lunch and then head back down to our cars.

Required Items to Bring:

Warm clothing

Water

Good hike shoes

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Lunch & or Snack

Hiking Poles

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Follow GA-400 N/US-19 N to GA-115 in Lumpkin County 42 miles, Continue on GA-115. Take Long Branch Rd and Town Creek Church Rd to US-19 N 22 miles, Turn right on US-129 N/US-19 N 10 miles across Neels gap about a 1/4 mile to the Bryon Reece parking area on your left.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

126Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:45 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $50.40 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:

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