GA 7-Summit Series: #6 BLOOD MOUNTAIN + #9 SLAUGHTER MOUNTAIN

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GA 7-Summit Series: #6 BLOOD MOUNTAIN + #9 SLAUGHTER MOUNTAIN

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

BLOOD MOUNTAIN

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Mar 1 2026 7:45 am >> Sun, Mar 1 2026 12:45 pm

Registration Opens:

Tue, Jan 27 2026 7:07 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Feb 28 2026 7:07 am

Event Duration:

5 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult (Exploratory)

Distance:

7.7 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Kiran

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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:

12 / 6 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

The Series:
There are the classic seven summits - the tallest mountain on each of the seven continents - and then there are the Georgia Seven Summits (GA 7S): Seven of the tallest 4000+ foot peaks in our state. They are:

1. ⦽🔺Brasstown Bald - 4,784 ft.
2. ⦽🔺Rabun Bald - 4,696 ft.
3. ⦽🔺Dicks Knob - 4,643 ft.
4. Hightower Bald - 4,588 ft. - No trail; strictly bushwhacking!
5. ⦽🔺Wolfpen Ridge (South) - 4,561 ft. (w/ Brasstown Bald)
6. ⦽🔺Blood Mountain - 4,458 ft.
7. ⦽🔺Tray Mountain - 4,430 ft.
8. ⦽🔺Grassy Ridge - 4,406 ft.
9. ⦽🔺Slaughter Mt. - 4,321 ft. (w/ Blood Mtn.)
14. ⦽🔺Flint Knob - 4,240 ft. (w/ Rabun Bald)
19. ⦽🔺Flat Top - 4,114 ft. (w/ Rabun Bald)

Since the GA seven summits are oh-so much more accessible, I plan to climb them all, and you are invited! So come enjoy the spectacular views, rigorous workouts, the exhilaration of communing with nature, and earn some well-deserved bragging rights after we’ve summited all seven peaks!

The Disclaimer:
You must have recent D4+ (or equivalent) experience to attempt these strenuous hikes which often involve steep climbs and 2500+ foot elevation gain. Also, you must be able to maintain a pace of 20 - 24 min/mile = 2.5 - 3 mph. So, if you don’t have the requisite experience, have mobility issues, are recovering from injury, or prefer a slower pace, please sit this one out!

The Plan:
From the Byron Reese Parking Lot, we head southwest on the Byron Reese trail to its junction with the AT, then take the AT up to the summit of #6 Blood Mountain, where we pick up the Duncan Ridge Trail to #9 Slaughter Mountain. We'll then retrace our steps to the mountain view at Blood Mountain where we stop for a brief snack/lunch, before heading down the AT and BR trail back to our cars.

Required Items to Bring:

Weather appropriate clothing

Hiking boots/shoes w/ good traction

Water (2 to 3 litres), and

Your SOH (sense of humor)

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

Trekking poles

Hat & sunglasses

Raingear or poncho (just in case)

Snack/Lunch

Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

On the day before the event, I will email participants the exact meeting location and detailed directions.

Notes:

Please, no unregistered guests or +Ones!

Late cancellations, particularly within 36 hours of the event, make it difficult for those on the waitlist to attend. Please be courteous to your fellow AOC members and cancel with as much notice as possible.

Please note: The trip leader reserves the right to assign a “no show” to members who sign up and fail to attend the event, especially when the event has an active waitlist.

If you need to get in touch with me, the best way is to TEXT me with your NAME at 4O4 7-Five-4 5OO5. FYI, thanks to those annoying robocalls, calling me will send you to my voicemail, but feel free to leave a message.

I usually hike RAIN-or-SHINE! However, in case of severe weather or other unforeseen emergencies that warrant a cancellation, I will text/email you at least TWO HOURS before the start of the event.

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Cost Includes:

There is no cost for this event.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note:

If Life happens, and you need to cancel, please go to the AOC website and deregister by the deadline. If the site will not cooperate, TEXT me with your NAME at 4O4 7-Five-4 5OO5.

In order to earn credit for this event, participants must begin and complete the entire hike/event with the group, or within the stated time frame.

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