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Summit Sunset Series #2 - Rabun Bald




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: near Clayton, GA
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Oct 8 2009  12:30 pm >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 12:45 pm   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, Oct 5 2009 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Oct 8 2009 10:00 am
Event Duration:per itinerary
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
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:3
Number Registered So Far: 6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

This second in the Summit Sunset Series where we will enjoy sunsets from some of the finest scenic viewpoints in GA...all on or near mountain peaks.  If you've never had this experience, you don't know what you're missing, so time to find out...

Ok lets try to squeeze in a weekday hike between all this rain...this will be a moderate hike up Rabun Bald, the 2nd highest mtn in GA at 4696'....superb views from the top where they have built a nice observation platform.

We are going to take the short way up from Beegum Gap...the trail gains about 1000 feet in 1.5 miles.   Howevver, there will be an option to hike some more from there, south on the Bartram trail for a ways...so it is at minimum a D3, but you can make it into essentially a D4 (or maybe D5) depending on how far you want to go back down the other side before heading back up.  But the minimum hike would be about 3 miles round trip and the 1000' of ascent....pace will be moderate or actually everyone can just go at their own pace as the trail is easy to follow.
 
But we will time it so we can watch the sunset from the summit...hopefully the weather will cooperate.  Then it will be a short hike back down 1.5 miles back to Beegum Gap.   Be sure to bring a headlamp or flashlight for this part.  Then maybe a dinner stop in Clayton depending on what the group wants to do, and head back home. 


Required Items to Bring:
  • headlamp or flashlight
  • hiking boots or good trail shoes
  • water
  • food/snacks
    		• 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):215Mile(s)
    Carpool Departure Time: 12:45 pm
    Carpool Location:   Log in for location
    Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
    Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $86.00 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