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Summit GA's Highest Peaks: #3 - Dicks Knob (4620')




The Basics:
Event Type:Explorer
Event Location: Chattahoochee National Forest
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Mar 20 2010  7:00 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 7:15 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, Mar 8 2010 9:45 pm
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Mar 16 2010 8:00 pm
Event Duration:per itinerary
Difficulty Rating:D6: Advanced
Trip Leader(s):
Danny
Scott Looper
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

The North Georgia mountains may not be the Rockies (or the Himalayas), but they include many peaks that make for superb hiking and offer incredible views.   For this series, we are counting down the tallest mountains in GA.

For details on the other events in the series, visit the AOC forums...

Summit GA's Highest Peaks thread

#3 - Dicks Knob

Standing 4620' above sea level with 160 feet of clean prominence, Dicks Knob is the 3rd tallest in GA.   

We will begin this hike on the Beech Gap Trail off of North Carolina FS #67 and head up to Beech Gap which is probably about 2.5 miles or so. 

We will leave the AT shortly thereafter later and bushwhack south for 2.1 miles.  We will cross over Little Bald (5015') and then cross the state line into GA and down to Dicks Knob...a little unusual to descend to one of the highest peaks, but it will be something different.  Then we will return to Beech Gap the way we came in.

Depending on how we are doing on time, we will head north on the AT to the Timber Ridge Trail and make a loop out of it going by Big Laurel Falls.  If pressed for time, we'll just head back on the Beech Gap Trail.

Then, if we are super-duper ahead of schedule and just want more, we'll stop by Picken's Nose on the way out which is a .9 mile one-way trail to a climbing/cliff area with fantastic views to the west and the south.

This is an "Explorer" trip (hence the max group size of 8) because we have not scouted out the route beforehand.  However there is info online that it is very doable.  We will have maps, compass, plus GPS...should be a fun adventure...

Summary:
Beech Gap Trail/Timber Ridge Trail and AT hiking: ~5 - 8 miles - Depending on options taken.
Bushwhacking: ~4.2 mi

Total distance: ~10 - 13 miles - Depending on options taken
Total ascent:  ~4000'

PLEASE NOTE:
Because this a D6 Explorer event, it is only open to those who have recently completed some tough AOC D5 hikes or backpacking trips,

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
  • compass
    		• 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):236Mile(s)
    Carpool Departure Time: 7:15 am
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    Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
    Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $94.40 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