AT Woody Gap to Gooch Shelter/Cooper Gap

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AT Woody Gap to Gooch Shelter/Cooper Gap

The Basics:

Event Type:

Backpacking

Event Location:

Woody Gap Trailhead

Backpacking: AT Woody Gap to Gooch Shelter/Cooper Gap

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, May 7 2022 9:00 am >> Sun, May 8 2022 1:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Fri, Apr 29 2022 7:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, May 5 2022 11:59 pm

Event Duration:

1 Days 4 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

17 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Joseph Wang

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

3 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Join me as I hike the Georgia section of the Appalachian Trail!!

Here’s how it'll work:

We will meet at Woody Gap trailhead and follow the Appalachian Trail SOBO to Gooch Mountain Shelter (approx. 5 miles). We will setup camp at Gooch Mountain Shelter, eat lunch, and then complete the remainder of our hike with a lighter load to Cooper Gap (approx. 3.3 miles). Once we reach Cooper Gap, we’ll relax and head back to Gooch Mountain Shelter for the night.

In the morning, we’ll take a 5 mile hike back to our cars.

Here’s more information:

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/georgia/appalachian- trail-cooper-gap-to-woody-gap (Reversed)

https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/conf/recarea/?recid=10541

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/georgia/appalachian-trail- woody-gap-to-gooch-gap (To Gooch Gap)

Required Items to Bring:

Hiking Boots / Shoes

Backpack

Sleep System (Tent, Tarp, or Hammock). We will be near a shelter, but don't count on there being enough space.

Sleeping Bag

Sleep Pad

Food and Snacks (1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner and snacks)

Water and Filtration / Purification device, Drops, or Tablets

Headlamp/Flashlight and spare batteries

Warm clothing enough for 2 days of travel and a set for the drive home

Rain Gear

Cookware (stove, utensils, cup, bown/plate, fuel)

Matches/Lighter

Bear Canister or Bear Bag to hang or put in the shelter's bear storage

Toiletries

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Hiking Poles

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Woody Gap Trail Head

GA-60, Dahlonega, GA 30533

N34 40.665 W83 59.976

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

103Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $41.20 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.

Notes:

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