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Weekday dayhike - Andrews Cove to Tray Mountain




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Chattahoochee National Forest
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Sep 29 2009  10:00 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 10:15 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Thu, Sep 24 2009 9:15 pm
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Sep 28 2009 3:00 pm
Event Duration:per itinerary
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
Tony C
Larry Cooper
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Ok the temps are cooling off and time for some autumn midweek D4/D5 hikes.

Andrews Cove trail starts at the campground there at about 2000' elevation and ends at Indian Grave Gap (on the Appalachian Trail) at a 3100'.  So it gains about 1100' over two miles.

From here we will go up to Tray Mtn, check out the Tray Mtn AT shelter and then down about 1000' to Steeltrap Gap.   Then just take a break and turn around and come back the same way. 

If you aren't up for that entire route, you can always stop in the middle at whatever point you'd like and wait there or start to head back.   For instance if you stopped at the top of Tray Mtn, that would cut off 1000' of ascent and 4 miles round trip.

Total distance for the full hike is ~13.9 miles. 
Total ascent should be ~3500'. 

There some nice overlooks on Tray mtn including a couple of lesser known ones that we will try to find...should be a cool hike.


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

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:

    Directions to trailhead will be given at carpool (or via email if "meeting at event").

    Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):150Mile(s)
    Carpool Departure Time: 10:15 am
    Carpool Location:   Log in for location
    Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
    Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $60.00 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:NA

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