BMT: Toccoa River Swinging Bridge - Hwy 60 to Bryson Gap and Back

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BMT: Toccoa River Swinging Bridge - Hwy 60 to Bryson Gap and Back

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Benton MacKaye Trail at GA 60, Near Martin's Dixie Depot, 14 miles North of Suches, GA

Hike: BMT: Toccoa River Swinging Bridge - Hwy 60 to Bryson Gap and Back

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Nov 24 2017 9:00 am >> Fri, Nov 24 2017 3:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:15 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Fri, Nov 17 2017 6:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Nov 24 2017 6:00 am

Event Duration:

6 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult (Exploratory)

Distance:

12.3 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Russ
Joyce T.

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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:

13 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

I've been wanting to visit the Toccoa River Swinging bridge for quite some time. And there's no better day to do it than #optoutside day! We will cover about 12.3 miles at a moderate pace (about 2.25 to 2.5 MPH) with plenty of added breaks as needed to take in the scenery and enjoy the outdoors. The total elevation gain for this out-and-back hike is estimated at about 2800 feet. So expect to get your lungs and heart a good pumping workout to work off the feast from the day before.

We will start the hike at the Hwy 60 BMT Parking Area nearest Suches (2028') and begin hiking Southbound towards the Swinging Bridge. At 1.2 miles we reach the summit of Toonowee Mountain (2720'). At mile 3.1 we cross the Toccoa River Bridge (1920'). At about 6.1 miles we reach Bryson Gap (2900'). We will take a good break for snack/lunch here. Then we will begin the hike back to where we started.

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Required Items to Bring:

Water/Hydration
Trail food/lunch
Good Hiking Shoes/Boots

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking Poles

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

North on GA 400 from the Windward Park and Ride. When GA 400 ends, make a left onto US-19/GA60 until you reach Dahlonega. From Dahlonega, take GA 60 north for approximately 20 miles until you reach the intersection of HWY 180 in Suches. Continue North on GA 60 for 14.8 more miles to the Benton MacKaye Trailhead. The parking lot is on the right side of the road.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

138Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:15 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $55.20 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:

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