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From the Lake to the Mountain




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Blood Mountain from Lake Winfield Scott   Hike: From the Lake to the Mountain  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jul 19 2025  9:00 am >> Sat, Jul 19 2025 1:30 pm  (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Sat, Jul 12 2025 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Jul 19 2025 6:00 am
Event Duration:4 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:8 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Deema
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 1 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

 

Let's meet at Lake Winfield Scott for a loop hike, we will take Jarrard Gap Trail for a mile or so, then get on the Appalachian Trail for 3 miles up to Blood Mountain.

Interesting fact: Blood Mountain is the highest peak on the Georgia section of the Appalachian Trail with an elevation of 4,458ft.

It is located on the border of Lumpkin County with Union County and is within the boundaries of the Chattahoochee National Forest 

We will take our time going up as the elevation gain is about 1600ft, I would estimate our pace to be about 2.4mph going up with 2 quick hydration stops, then we will enjoy a lunch/snack break on the rocks up top, hopefully the weather cooperates and we get to have a wonderful view.

After lunch, we will hike down back on the AT for about a mile, get on Slaughter Creek Trail for another 3 miles back to our cars, I would estimate the pace going down around 2.7mph with 2-3 hydration stops depending on how hot it gets.


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking shoes

Lots of drinking water

Snack / Lunch

A smile and peppy step

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiling Poles

Bug Spray might be needed for this one


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Directions to Lake Winfield Scott parking:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/N3ed4dCQnm7c3sv4A

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):120Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:30 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $48.00 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:


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Registration for this event opens at 7/12/2025 7:00:00 PM