Duncan Ridge Trail, Section 2

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Duncan Ridge Trail, Section 2

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Fannin and Union Counties, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Apr 22 2009 9:00 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Apr 2 2009 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Apr 21 2009 4:00 pm

Event Duration:

One Day

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Trip Leader(s):

Scott Sanders
Kathy Malone

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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

23.2 +/- miles, extreme elevation change - over 10,000 feet, moderate to fast pace of 2 to 2.5 MPH. Be prepared to hike in darkness if needed.

Peak to gap, to peak to gap for 23.2+/- miles. Small ascents are 400 feet and the larger climbs are over 1,000 feet. We'll start at Ga Hwy 60 and end at the the parking lot for the Byron Herbert Reece Trail near Neels Gap .

This hike is for ADVANCED HIKERS ONLY and is not a beginner hike, and will not be like many of my leisurely paced hikes.

In the interests of safety and everyone's enjoyment, I need to have hiked with you and feel comfortable with your speed/endurance/mountain climbing skills, or need a reference from someone I trust who can attest to your level of fitness.

Required Items to Bring:

Plenty of water, snacks, good hiking shoes, headlamp, rain gear. See event checklist for ideas.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Motion sickness medicine

Take it before you need it. The US 19, Ga 180 and Ga 60 are Notorious for curvy roads. Lots of people got car sick on these roads. We'll be driving about 80 miles just in the curvy sections.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Ga 400 North to north on US 19 near Dahlonega. At Stonepile Gap turn left and follow Ga Hwy 60 for about 20+ miles to the trailhead which is after Cooper Creek.

We'll set up a car shuttle between the trail head and the take out point at the parking lot at the Herbert Byron Reese Trail near Neels Gap on US 19.

GPS DIRECTIONS: To parking lot at end of trail. 9710 gainesville hwy, Blairsville , ga 30512 is Walasi-Yi Center - just up the hill from the parking lot at the end.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

200Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $80.00 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 is NOT a beginner hike, and will not be like most of my leisurely paced hikes.

In the interest of safety, and everyone's enjoyment, I need to have hiked with you and feel comfortable with your speed/endurance/mountain climbing skills, or need a reference from someone I trust who can attest to your level of fitness.

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

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