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Summit GA's Highest Peaks: #1 - Brasstown Bald (4784') (via Wagon Train Trail)




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Young Harris, GA
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Mar 27 2010  8:45 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, Jan 11 2010 9:30 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Mar 26 2010 8:00 pm
Event Duration:per itinerary
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
John Weatherman
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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:4
Number Registered So Far: 12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

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

#1 - Brasstown Bald

Brasstown Bald is the tallest mtn in GA with an elevation of 4784' above sea level and a clean prominence of 2107'.  The view from the observation platform is definitely one of the finest in the state...you can see most all of the other highest mtns in GA as well as into NC, TN, and SC. 

The Wagon Trail trail is one of the "Big 3" that go up BB...the other two being the Arkaquah and Jacks Knob trails.   The WTT is the longest of the three and offers excellent winter views and a couple of nice overlooks on top of that.   

The WTT was actually built by convict labor many years ago.  This old roadbed was the original path that Georgia highway 66 was to follow, but then the project was abandoned and it was never paved.  Please be aware that the old roadbed has rocky treadway in stretches and this can be hard on the knees for some hikers.

Once we reach the end of the WTT, we will walk the short paved trail to the BB summit and take a long lunch break and just fully enjoy the views.   Then we will head back down the trail...should be a a good hike and a great way end to the series.

Summary:
- Total distance: ~14.7 mi
- Total ascent: ~3100 feet.

Click on elevation profile for larger version:

Brasstown Bald from Blood Mtn..

PLEASE NOTE:  If you have not very recently completed some tough AOC hikes, we will be contacting you to determine your level of fitness and experience and if this is the right hike for you.

Required Items to Bring:
clothes appropriate for weather
water
snacks		Recommended Items to Bring:
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camera
trekking poles

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Directions Young Harris College (Wagon Train Trailhead) 

This google map actually shows you much farther down the road than you'd be able to drive (we'll be hiking on that portion of the old road) but the map should get you to the trailhead if you want to meet at event.


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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):202Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 9:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $80.80 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.

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