Mid-Week Out-o-Towner - Blood Mountain from Lake Winfield Scott - Thu, Feb 13 2020

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Mid-Week Out-o-Towner - Blood Mountain from Lake Winfield Scott


The Basics:
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Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area   Hike: Mid-Week Out-o-Towner - Blood Mountain from Lake Winfield Scott  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Feb 13 2020  9:00 am >> Thu, Feb 13 2020 4:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Thu, Jan 30 2020 8:19 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Feb 13 2020 7:19 am
Event Duration:7 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:7 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
DanR
Grant Brown
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:16
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

From peaceful Lake Winfield Scott, we’ll enjoy a view of rushing Slaughter Creek and then ascend on the Slaughter Creek Trail.  We turn left on the AT then after about 3.5 miles of steady climbing, we’ll be at the summit of Blood Mountain.  The elevation gain is about 1500 ft so you need to be in good shape to keep up with the group.  We’ll take about 45 minutes to enjoy the view then we’ll descend back to the lake via the Jarrard Gap Trail.  We’ll take the 7-mile loop at a moderate pace.

 

Please arrive at the Mansell Road Park and Ride before 9:00 am.  If you prefer to meet at Lake Winfield Scott, please arrive by 10:30 am.

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Required Items to Bring:

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Recommended Items to Bring:
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Water, lunch, snacks, hiking shoes, trekking poles, jacket and hat


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

From GA 400, left onto SR 60/19 toward Dahlonega. At the intersection of SR 60 and SR 19, continue straight on SR 60 to Suches then take a right on SR 180.  After about 5 miles turn right to the entrance road to the Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area.  As you drive toward the lake, past the campground, the parking lot is located on the left, just before you get to the bridge. The trailhead is located across the bridge and to your right.  Parking is $5.00 per day

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):130Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 9:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $52.00 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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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.