2022-04-15 GA-AT-002 5 of 8 Unicoi Gap to Wide Gap & back - Fri, Apr 15 2022

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2022-04-15 GA-AT-002 5 of 8 Unicoi Gap to Wide Gap & back


The Basics:
STATUS: Cancelled - Hide from Calendar
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Unicoi Gap to Wide Gap & back
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Apr 15 2022  8:00 am >> Fri, Apr 15 2022 6:30 pm  (Carpool Departure: 6:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Thu, Apr 14 2022 7:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Apr 14 2022 7:00 pm
Event Duration:Approx. 10.5 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D6: Advanced
Distance:23.2 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Bill Wey
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:6
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 1 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

We section hike the entire Appalachian Trail (AT) in Georgia in 8 trips. We go from Springer Mountain all the way to GA/NC border.

Each trip is an out and back going both AT North Bound (NoBo) and South Bound (SoBo) directions without any special car arrangement. No car shuttle and no key swap. We want to experience hiking AT both ways.

When we’re done, we have completed the entire AT in GA twice in both NoBo and SoBo directions. We have climbed twice amount of elevation gain both ways. That’s right! We leave no hill un-climbed!!

GA 5 of 8: Unicoi Gap to Wide Gap & back

We start from the Unicoi Gap (at 2,949 feet Elev.) follow AT SoBo. First 1.4 miles we climb Blue Mt. to its summit at 4,025 feet Elev. This section is very rocky with many switchbacks. We’ll pass Chattahoochee Gap at 4.4 miles, Cold Springs Gap at 5.6 miles, Low Gap at 9.4 miles, and Wide Gap at 11.5 miles with short breaks along our way for water, photos, and re-group.

We’ll retrace and hike AT NoBo, and take our lunch break at the Low Gap Shelter. It is 0.1 mile off AT. After lunch break we’ll continue AT NoBo to get back to our cars. Total distance is 23.2 miles = 11.5x2 + 0.1x2. Total elevation gain is approx. 5,049 feet, measurements provided by Georgia Appalachian Trail Club.

The event duration does NOT include our travelling/ driving time. If you choose to meet at the event, please arrive 10 minutes before our starting time. Our duration time is an estimate, and we need to have some flexibility.

Please only register if you are comfortable hiking long distance at a pace of 2.5 mph in the remote mountains environment, and have recent D5 experience.

If your recent experience is not from the club, please include it in a note when you register, or email TL, otherwise you will be moved to the waiting list for the safety of everyone. We encourage our members to actively participate with joyful experience, and most importantly to stay healthy and safe at the end of our event.


Required Items to Bring:

If you're in other member’s car, bring an extra pair of Clean shoes, bag for changed shoes, towel to sit on. Only enter with clean shoes. Remove all trash and your belongings.

Cash for carpool driver.

Layers of clothing suitable for the season.

Good hiking boots/shoes.

Lunch, plenty of water, and snacks for long day hike.

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

 

Hiking poles

Camera

Rain gear just in case


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

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Unicoi Gap, Georgia 30571 

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):145Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 6:30 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $58.00 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:

1. This event may be cancelled or rescheduled if weather conditions are not satisfactory for an enjoyable outing.

2. Itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of the trip leader.


* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.


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