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AT Hike: Byron Reece trail to Cowrock Mountain (and back)




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Byron Reece Memorial parking lot   Hike: AT Hike: Byron Reece trail to Cowrock Mountain (and back)  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Dec 16 2017  6:45 am >> Sat, Dec 16 2017 4:05 pm  (Carpool Departure: 6:45 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, Dec 11 2017 8:06 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Dec 16 2017 6:00 am
Event Duration:9 Hours 20 minutes
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:12.3 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Chuck R
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

We will start at Byron Reese Memorial parking lot and hike up to Byron Reece trail for 0.7 miles until we get to flat rock gap intersection and go east on the Appalachian Trail. We will stay on the A/T for the remaining of the hike. We will then pass Neel Gap (bathroom break if needed) and head to Levelland Mountain at a total of 3 miles and stop for a break. After the stop, we'll pass the tip of Buzzard rock ridge to our north pushing foward just before Cowrock. We will stop on Wolf Laurel top for a view . This is a good campsite for a few campers. The group will then get back on trail heading east to Cowrock, which will be the half way point for the hike. This is approximately 6 miles where we will then stop for lunch and enjoy the views from the south looking at Blood Mountain. After lunch we will step back on to the A/T and retrace our steps back to our cars. Elevation gain is approximately 3000 ft. If you have not recently completed some D5 hikes with the AOC, the leader will likely contact you to determine your abilities for this hike. The leader does reserve the right to remove anyone if warranted. If you are meeting us at the event - please be there ready to hike at 8:30 AM . Before we get to the trailhead, we will stop in Dahlonega for bathroom!


Required Items to Bring:

Water
Snacks and/or lunch
Whatever you need if you are allergic to bee/wasp stings, etc.
Extra clothes/shoes to change for the ride home
Cash for your driver if you are carpooling

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

Hiking poles
Hat
Sunscreen


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

We will meet next to the trailhead in the Byron Reece Memorial parking area. This parking lot is located on US-19, about 0.5 miles north of Neels Gap, on the left side of the road.

Coordinates: 34.7418, -83.9226

Link to directions starting from Mansell Park & Ride:

http://goo.gl/nrjhYC

 

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):140Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 6:45 am
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $56.00 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:
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.


Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note:

To get credit for the hike, you must complete the entire hike.