Dockery Lake to Preaching Rock, optional stroll in Dahlonega

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Dockery Lake to Preaching Rock, optional stroll in Dahlonega

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Near Dahlonega and Suches

Hike: Dockery Lake to Preaching Rock, optional stroll in Dahlonega

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Dec 22 2018 9:30 am >> Sat, Dec 22 2018 7:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 9:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Tue, Dec 18 2018 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Dec 21 2018 8:00 pm

Event Duration:

9 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

11.4 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Kristi
Nancy L

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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:

11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

We will leave the carpool at Mansell Rd. at 9:30 AM. The later start time is due to the probability of icy road conditions on Saturday morning.
We should arrive at the trail head at Dockery Lake by 11:00. Dockery Lake Trail is one of the prettiest approach trails to the AT. After 3.4 miles it intersects the AT at Miller Gap where we will hang a left and go a little over a 1 1/2 mile to Preaching Rock. We''ll eat lunch, rest and take photos of the great views from the Rock. Then retrace our path back to the cars. A few years ago our friend, Larry was hiking the Dockery Lake Trail and saw a beautiful Gray Wolf. Wolves are very shy so we need to have a quiet hike if we hope to see one. We will go at a moderate pace (2 - 2.5) so that we can enjoy the beauty of the hike.

This is on the borderline of being a D5. Please make sure that you can hike in the mountains with about 2000' elevation gain for 4-5 hours, in winter weather.

Times are approximate.

The Trip Leaders would like to stop in Dahlonega on our way back, and stroll amidst the Christmas lights and live music. Hopefully everyone will like to do this as well. This will add another hour to the day.

I have confirmed that the road from Hwy 60 to Dockery Lake is open.

Thanks to past trip event description by Larry!

Required Items to Bring:

Good hiking boots, 2 liters of water, lunch, weather appropriate clothing
Cash for CarPool Driver
Bag for muddy boots, dry clothes to change into

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Trail snacks, digital camera, trekking poles
Extra water in the car
Headlamp/flashlight

How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

110Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $44.00 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.

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