Blood Mountain Loop Day Hike - Sat, Apr 22 2017

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Blood Mountain Loop Day Hike

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Blood Mountain

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Apr 22 2017 10:30 am >> Sat, Apr 22 2017 4:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Apr 20 2017 3:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Apr 21 2017 9:00 pm

Event Duration:

5 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

8 Miles

Pace:

Leisurely

Trip Leader(s):

Kristi

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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:

10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Enjoy Earth Day in this beautiful wilderness area. This is a loop hike to the highest point on the Appalachian trail in Georgia - Blood Mountain. This will be a a moderately paced hike. There is about 1500 feet in elevation gain, so if you must be in reasonably good shape to keep up with the group. Beginning at Lake Winfield Scott, we'll hike up the West face of Blood Mountain along the Slaughter Creek trail. After 3.5 miles, we'll reach the top of Blood Mountain. We'll probably spend about 1 hour at the summit enjoying lunch and the views. Then we'll hike out on the Jarrard Gap trail, which will return us to Lake Winfield Scott.

We will hike together but if we may spread out due to different hiking paces; regrouping at trail forks is required if you go ahead of group.

Optional dinner near Dahlonega, to be agreed upon with your car mates.

Up to two friendly well behaved dogs are allowed... expect to drive your own car if you bring your dog. There are a couple streams for water, but not at the top, so you'll need to bring water for your dog.

Required Items to Bring:

2 liters of water

1 lunch, snacks

Cash for the car pool driver; minimum $10.00; check with your carpool driver before the ride.

Change of shoes and dry shirt for the car ride

Rain jacket just in case

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles

Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

North on GA 400. Take a left onto SR 60/19 toward Dahlonega. At the fork of SR 60 and SR 19, go straight on SR 60 to Suches. Take a right on SR 180. The entrance to the Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area is on the right, approximately 7-8 miles on after you turn onto SR 180. As you drive toward the lake, past the campground, the parking lot is located on the left, just before you get to the bridge. The trailhead is located across the bridge and to your right.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

130Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $52.00 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:

Parking is $5 per day.

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