Lake Winfield Scott to Blood Mountain Loop

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Lake Winfield Scott to Blood Mountain Loop

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Near Suches Georgia

Hike: Lake Winfield Scott to Blood Mountain Loop

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Oct 13 2018 10:00 am >> Sat, Oct 13 2018 3:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:45 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Oct 8 2018 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Oct 12 2018 8:00 pm

Event Duration:

5 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

8 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Nancy L
Tony C

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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:

15 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

For this hike, we are going to approach Blood Mountain via the Slaughter Creek trail, starting at Lake Winfield Scott. We will hike about 4 miles to the Blood Mountain summit overlook, which is the highest point on the Appalachian Trail in Georgia. We can hang out at the overlook awhile to eat lunch, relax, and enjoy the beautiful views.

We take a different route back to the trailhead, using the AT and Jarrad Gap trail. Total distance will be about 8.5 miles and the elevation gain will be pretty steady from the start until we reach the summit of Blood Mountain. There is about 2000 feet of total ascent on this route, so it can be challenging.

The plan is to hike at a moderate and steady pace, so that we can enjoy the scenery along the way and stay together as a group. This will not be a fast hike, and we will stop at trail junctions to gather everyone before moving on.

Note: Because of the distance and elevation gain, this is not a beginners hike, but still a good introduction to hiking in the North Georgia mountains. If your AOC history does not show recent D3 or higher experience, then I will contact you to confirm this event is appropriate for your current level.

Required Items to Bring:

Hiking Shoes or boots
At least 2 liters of water
Lunch

Appropriate Clothing - plan for cooler and windier conditions than in Atlanta.

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

Snacks for trail

Hiking poles

Rain gear or poncho

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

1. North on GA 400
2.When 400 ends Turn left at traffic light onto US 19
3. In Dahlonega take US 19 bypass
4. Continue on US 19 until you reach GA 60 and take left.
5.On GA 60 you will climb for about 7 miles.
6.In Suches take right onto GA 180.
7.Proceed north until you reach Lake Winfield Scott Park (approx 5 miles north of Suches)
8. Pay $5 parking fee near entrance. Use parking lot near lake.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

135Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:45 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $54.00 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.

Cost Includes:

$5.00 parking fee per car paid at the park

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