Summit GA’s Highest Peaks: #9 - Double Spring Knob (4280’)

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Summit GA's Highest Peaks: #9 - Double Spring Knob (4280')

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Chattahoochee National Forest

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Oct 17 2009 8:45 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sun, Sep 20 2009 9:30 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Oct 16 2009 8:00 pm

Event Duration:

per itinerary

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Trip Leader(s):

Angela
cliff j

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None

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Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Itinerary:

The North Georgia mountains may not be the Rockies (or the Himalayas), but they include many peaks that make for superb hiking and offer incredible views. For this series, we are counting down the tallest mountains in GA.

For details on the other events in the series, visit the AOC forums...

Summit GA's Highest Peaks thread

#9 - Double Spring Knob

Also commonly known as "Kelly" knob, Double Spring Knob is 4280' above sea level with 920' of clean prominence. It is actually tied with #8 Coosa Bald as far as elevation goes, but it has less prominence, so that's why it falls below it on the list.

Most all of our hike will be along the AT (Appalachian Trail). We begin at Dicks Creek Gap and it's a good climb of about 2000 feet over 5 miles to the top...see elevation profile below for more details

The actual summit of Double Springs is just off of the AT, so if you want to get to the very top, a little light "bushwhacking" will be required...just about 2/10 of a mile and up about 120ft. The TLs will certainly do this and it shouldn't be difficult at all on this terrain. But it is optional for the rest of the group.

On the way back down, we will take a side trail to check out the Deep Gap AT Shelter...just a half mile round trip out of the way.

We should be treated to some nice fall colors on this hike, and hopefully some crisp, cool mid-Oct weather.

Summary:
- Total distance: ~10.3 mi
- Total ascent: ~2000 feet.
- Pace - moderate

Click on elevation profile for larger version:

Required Items to Bring:

emergency rain gear (even if chance of rain is minimal)

water

enough food to keep your energy level up

hiking boots or trail shoes

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trekking poles

camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From Clayton GA, proceed east on GA-76 16.1 miles to Dicks Creek Gap.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

208Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 am

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Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $83.20 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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