Arkaquah Trail to Brasstown Bald Summit

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Arkaquah Trail to Brasstown Bald Summit

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Arkaquah Trail, Young Harris GA

Hike: Arkaquah Trail to Brasstown Bald Summit

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Oct 13 2025 9:00 am >> Mon, Oct 13 2025 3:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:15 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Oct 6 2025 7:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Oct 12 2025 8:00 pm

Event Duration:

6 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

12 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Tim W

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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:

9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Come join me for this fun hike to the highest point in Georgia. Early Autumn colors should be starting to show from the top of Brasstown Bald and along the ridgeline hike there and back.

Starting from the trailhead on Trackrock Gap Road we'll start our 2500 ft climb to the top of Brasstown Bald over 6 miles. We'll gain 1500 ft over the first 1.5 miles to reach the ridgeline. From there we'll enjoy great views from the sharp ridgeline to the Brasstown Bald parking area then it's on to the observation tower at the top where we'll have lunch. After soaking up the mountain top air and vistas at lunch we retrace our path back down to the cars.

There are bathrooms at the parking area on top and a small shop (if open) but no facilities at the trailhead. Also, trailhead parking is limited so please carpool with others if possible.

This is a D5 hike so you'll need at least a few solid D4 hikes in your profile. Total distance is about 12 miles with an elevation gain of about 3800 ft. Speed will vary between 2.7 and 3.0 mph depending on how the group's doing. You should be comfortable hiking at a quick pace for 6 hours with a few short stops along the way.

Required Items to Bring:

Appropriate layers and shoes

Windbreaker highly recommended for the summit

Plenty of water

Lunch/snacks

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Poles

Camera

Rain gear

Towel

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Arkaquah trailhead parking

Directions to the trailhead

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

150Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:15 am

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Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $60.00 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.

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