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Rich Mountain Trail




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Stanley Gap Parking   Hike: Rich Mountain Trail  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Oct 17 2025  8:30 am >> Fri, Oct 17 2025 3:30 pm  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, Aug 11 2025 8:37 am
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Oct 16 2025 6:30 pm
Event Duration:7 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:13.7 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:18
Minimum Group Size:5
Number Registered So Far: 1 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

We will meet at Stanley Gap and do an out-and-back hike, including a summit of Rich Mountain, one of the Georgia 4k peaks. Along the way, we will bypass the summits of Big Bald and Little Bald mountain. The total ascent for this hike is 2729 feet.

This hike is a part of the Apple Festival Weekend on Conasauga Creek. Preference will be given to those who are also signed up for the Apple Festival Weekend event.

 

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/georgia/rich-mountain-trail


Required Items to Bring:

Water

Appropriate clothing for weather conditions.

Food for lunch.

Snacks

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking Poles


How to Get There:
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):0Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:00 am
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Notes:
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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.


Registration for this event opens at 8/11/2025 8:37:00 AM