10th Anniversary Hike - Arkaquah Trail to Brasstown Bald -10/10/10

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10th Anniversary Hike - Arkaquah Trail to Brasstown Bald -10/10/10

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Near Young Harris GA

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Oct 10 2010 10:00 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Oct 4 2010 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Oct 9 2010 11:00 am

Event Duration:

9-10 hrs hours; 5-6 hours hiking, 4hours driving

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Trip Leader(s):

Scott Bennett
Pam

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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:

Itinerary:

The Arkaquah Trail is widely regarded to be one of the most challenging and scenic in GA. Looking north from the overlooks, you can see Standing Indian Mtn and even parts of the Smokies as well. This is a 11-mile strenuous hike. Do not attempt this hike unless you have successfully completed a long hike in the past 3 months with a lot of elevation gain.

We start at Track Rock Gap, at 2,280 feet. The trail climbs 6.1 miles to 4,784 feet at the top of Brasstown Bald, the highest peak in Georgia. We return back down the same trail.

This trail is notorious for its long steep initial climb to gain the ridge crest. The first 2 miles have an elevation gain of 2,200 feet. From there, we will follow the ridge line as it clears 4 mountains ranging from 3,600 to 4,300 feet.

Once we arrive at the parking lot at the top, we will take the half mile paved trail to the summit. There is a museum and a 360-degree observation deck on very top. If it is clear, we will be able to see four states.

If it is not too windy we will have lunch at the summit. If the wind is too high we will head back to the parking lot for our lunch break.

Please Note:

THIS IS NOT A BEGINNER HIKE

Make sure you are in good physical condition, can hike long distances and keep a moderate pace.

Required Items to Bring:

2 Liters of Water or sports drink

Trail Snacks

Lunch

Clothing appropriate to weather

Good hiking shoes/boots

Cash for your driver

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

Change of clothes/socks/shoes for ride home
Hiking poles (strongly recommended)
Wind breaker & hat for top Brasstown Bald
Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Directions given at carpool

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

202Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $80.80 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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*Note: Be sure that you remove yourself from this event if you can not go. If you have a tendency to cancel most of your events at the last minute, the trip leaders may move you straight to the waitlist.