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Woody Gap to Gooch Shelter and back.




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Hwy 60 & Dockey Lake RD just south of Suches
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jan 20 2018  7:00 am >> Sat, Jan 20 2018 3:30 pm  (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Wed, Jan 10 2018 8:06 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Jan 20 2018 6:00 am
Event Duration:8 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult (Exploratory)
Distance:10.8 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:3
Number Registered So Far: 12 / 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:

Starting at Woody Gap parking lot (with bathrooms) this will be an out & back hike on the Appalachian Trail. At 1.3 miles we will go southwest around Black Mountain. Next, at a steady climb, we will head to Ramrock Mountain. After the stunning views at the summit we will proceed southwest descending to Gooch Gap at 3.7 miles . Approaching Cross Cooper Gap road, we will cross the road at mile 4 steadily climbing up into an old growth forest of large trunked oak and tulip popular trees. At mile 5.2 we'll turn south on the blue blaze to Gooch Mountain shelter for lunch. After lunch we will head back northeast on the A/T and return to our cars.This could be a difficult hike for some. IF YOU HAVE NOT RECENTLY COMPLETED A FEW HIGH D4s HIKES WITH THE A.O.C. THE TRIP LEADER WILL LIKELY CONTACT YOU!


Required Items to Bring:

Water

Good Hiking Shoes

Lunch

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Trekking poles


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Head 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 toward Suches, to the summit of Woody's Gap, parking either side of the road.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):112Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $44.80 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.