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2023-11-18 GA-AT Woody Gap - Gooch Mt Shelter - Preacher’s Rock




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: AT Woody Gap
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Nov 18 2023  8:30 am >> Sat, Nov 18 2023 2:30 pm
Registration Opens: Sun, Nov 12 2023 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Nov 17 2023 7:00 pm
Event Duration:6 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:13 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:8
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

We’ll meet and start from Woody Gap parking lot.

We’ll follow AT SoBo (Appalachian Trail South Bound) to Ramrock Mt., Gooch Gap, Gooch Mountain shelter for a quick snack break.

We’ll turn around and follow AT NoBo (North Bound) back to Woody Gap, and continue to Preacher’s Rock for our lunch break. After lunch break we’ll go AT SoBo to get back to our cars.

Please arrive before our starting time.

<<< Important Notes >>>

Please only register if you are comfortable going long distance 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:

 

Layers of clothing suitable for the season.

Good trail running shoes/hiking shoes.

Lunch/ snacks, sports drink or water.

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

 

GPS watch

Hiking poles

Camera

Light wind/rain jacket 


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Use Google Map address:

Woody Gap, Georgia 30572


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.