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AT: Dick’s Creek Gap to Tray Mountain | |||||||
The Basics: | |||||||
Event Type: | Backpacking | ||||||
Event Location: | Dick's Creek Gap | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sat, Oct 26 2024 9:00 am >> Sun, Oct 27 2024 3:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Opens: | Fri, Oct 18 2024 7:00 pm | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Fri, Oct 25 2024 7:00 pm | ||||||
Event Duration: | 1 Days 6 Hours | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D6: Advanced | ||||||
Distance: | 23 Miles | ||||||
Pace: | Moderate | ||||||
Trip Leader(s): | Joseph Wang Email Trip Leader(s) You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information. | ||||||
Member Cost: | None | ||||||
Participant Info: | |||||||
Who's Invited: | Members Only, 21 And Older Only | ||||||
Maximum Group Size: | 6 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 2 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 1 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
Join me as I continue my hike on the Georgia section of the Appalachian Trail! We’ll start our hike at Dick’s Creek Gap around around 9am headed SOBO on the Appalachian Trail towards Tray Mountain. We’ll hike approximately 11 miles (Ascent 4,400’; Descent 2,800’) to the Tray Mountain Shelter. On the way we’ll take a lunch break and any needed breaks. Once we reach the Tray Mountain Shelter, we’ll set up camp, rest and then take a half mile hike to summit Tray mountain for sunset. Tray Mountain is the 5th highest peak in GA and the 2nd highest on the Georgia AT and will hopefully provide some spectacular views. Today, we’ll hike approximately 12 miles with approximately 4,400 feet of elevation gain and 2,800 feet of descent. When we wake up, we’ll have some breakfast, pack up and hike NOBO 11 miles (Ascent 2,800’; Descent 4,400’) back to Dick’s Creek Gap. This Backpacking trip will be approximately 23 miles total with an total elevation gain/loss of 7,200 feet. Since this is a D6, you must have prior D5/6 experience or a history of backpacking. The Trip Leader reserves the right to move a participant to the Wait List if they do not have adequate experience. | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | Dick's Creek Gap Hwy 76, Hiawassee, GA 30546 | ||||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 170Mile(s) | ||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | 7:00 am | ||||||
Carpool Location: | Log in for location | ||||||
Carpool Directions: | Log in for directions | ||||||
Carpool Cost: | Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $68.00 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: | |||||||
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events. | |||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. |