Neels Gap to Hogpen Gap - Sat, Sep 23 2023

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Neels Gap to Hogpen Gap

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

AT Neels Gap to Hogpen Gap

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Sep 23 2023 8:30 am >> Sat, Sep 23 2023 5:00 pm

Registration Opens:

Sat, Sep 16 2023 5:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Sep 22 2023 6:00 pm

Event Duration:

8 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D6: Advanced

Distance:

16.1 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Pam M

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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:

6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

<<< Distance and Ascent >>>

Starting from Neels Gap in the south to Hogpen Gap. The out and back round trip is 16 miles on AT with 4,547 feet elevation gain. These measurements are provided by AllTrails. Our total distance for the day is 16.1 miles

<<< Itinerary >>>

We’ll meet and start from Byron Reece parking lot. We’ll take US-19 to go about 0.5 miles to Neels Gap.

We’ll start our AT (Appalachian Trail) trekking from Neels Gap following NoBo (North Bound) to Levelland Mt. at 1.5 miles; Cowrock Mt. at 5 miles; Tesnatee Gap next to GA-348 at 5.8 miles; and then Hogpen Gap around mile 8. We’ll then retrace our steps to go back to our cars.

We’ll take short breaks and lunch break at those scenic spots we choose and depending on our overall conditions along the way.

<<< Important Notes >>>

Our duration time is an educated estimate, so we need to have some flexibility.

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

Required Items to Bring:

Clothing suitable for the season.

Good hiking boots/shoes.

Nutrition/snacks and plenty of water for a long day in the mountains.

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

Hiking poles

Eectrolytes/water

Camera

Rain gear just in case

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Byron Reece trailhead parking,

Byron Reece Memorial Trail, Blairsville, GA 30512

Note: The following is just one of many different ways to go.

Take GA-400 N to its end.

Turn left onto US-19 N for 5.1 miles to Dahlonega.

Turn right and follow US-19 N for 22 miles to reach destination.

Note: Parking lot is on the left about 0.5 miles after passing Neels Gap general store building and parking lot.

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.

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