Woody Gap to the Gooch Mountain Shelter - Thu, Oct 13 2022

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Woody Gap to the Gooch Mountain Shelter


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Woody Gap, 14 miles north of Dahlonega, GA
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Oct 13 2022  9:00 am >> Thu, Oct 13 2022 2:45 pm  (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Thu, Oct 6 2022 6:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Oct 13 2022 6:30 am
Event Duration:5 Hours 45 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:10.8 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
DanR
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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: 7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Enjoy beautiful fall views from Ramrock Mountain and the Appalachian Trail!  From Woody Gap we'll take the AT southbound, traverse around the slopes of Black Mountain, and after about 1.5 miles we achieve the summit of Ramrock Mountain. The trail descends to Jack's Gap, then climbs to Gooch Gap at about mile 3.7.  Leaving leaving Gooch Gap the trail crosses the gravel Cooper Gap road, then wanders through a beautiful old growth forest of oaks and tulip poplars.  At mile 5.2 we'll be on the lookout for a blue- blazed side trail, leading northwest to the Gooch Mountain Shelter, where we'll take a break for snacks.  After lunch, it's back the way we came.  

We'll maintain a moderate pace and allow for scenic breaks.  The trail has some challenging climbs, with a cumulative elevation gain of about 2000 feet.  There are pit toilets at Woody Gap and at Gooch Mountain Shelter.  


Required Items to Bring:

Water, Lunch and snacks
sturdy Hiking boots or shoes

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking Poles as you prefer


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Take GA 400 North to the Chevron station and the Junction of Hwy 19/60/115. Make a left onto US-19 / GA 60 toward Dahlonega, and follow GA 60 north for about 14 miles until you reach the parking lot at Woody Gap. We'll meet across the road from the pit toilet.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):115Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:30 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $46.00 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:
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