Unicoi Gap to Tray Mountain Shelter

This is one of my favorite hikes - come join me on a fun day in the north Georgia mountains. We will start at Unicoi gap head east on the Appalachian trail to climb Rocky Mountain and go over 1100 ft gain elevation and down to Indian grave gap. We will proceed to Tray Mountain adding 1400 ft gain. We will have lunch at the shelter. Next we will go back off trail to the overlook to see the magnificent view. On a clear day you can see Mount Yonah! After the views we will head back the way we came and will begin by descending from Tray Mountain back to Indian grave Gap. We will ascend our final climb of over 1000 ft of gain up the back side of Rocky Mountain. Don't under estimate this climb - after several miles of hiking and 2500 ft of previous elevation gain, this climb is a workout! Once at the top of Rocky Mountain we will complete our journey back down to our cars which is aproximately total 3500 ft elevation gain.IF YOU HAVE NOT RECENTLY COMPLETED A D5 HIKE WITH THE AOC THE TRIP LEADER WILL LIKELY CONTACT YOU TO DETERMINE YOUR ABILITY FOR THE HIKE . For the safety of the group, the trip leader reserves the right to remove anyone that cannot complete the hike .

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The event will go ahead rain or shine but not in severe weather. 

North on GA 400 from the park and ride. When GA 400 ends at Chevron station. continue on GA 115. Go 4.8 miles where GA 115 meets GA 52. Turn right. Continue on GA 115 until Cleveland GA. At traffic circle in Cleveland go north on US 129. 

Continue past GA 75 to Alt GA 75. Take a right on Alt GA 75. Continue until Alt 75 ends at GA 75. Take left away from Helen. Continue on GA 75 until signs you see signs for AT parking lot on right side of highway.