Dockery Lake to Woody Gap - Sat, Apr 18 2026

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Dockery Lake to Woody Gap

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Dockery Lake Campground

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Apr 18 2026 9:30 am >> Sat, Apr 18 2026 3:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Apr 6 2026 7:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Apr 17 2026 5:00 pm

Event Duration:

6 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

13 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Clay Davies

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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:

1 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Please join me as we hike from Dockery Lake Recreational Area to Woody Gap. We start on the Dockery Lake Trail and hike along Pigeon Roost Creek. We will ascend to the intersection of the Appalachian Trail, from there we head left on the AT heading Southbound. After passing Big Cedar Mountain, we will approach Preacher's Rock, after taking in the views, we will continue on the AT until we arrive at Woody Gap. We can vote to decide whether to take lunch at Woody Gap or wait and until after we start our return trek heading back to Preacher's Rock. After lunch we will retrace our steps back to Dockery Lake.

The total distance is between 13-14 miles with 2,800+ feet elevation gain. Plan to hike at a moderate pace between 2.5- 3.0 mph. We will hike as a group and periodically stop including all intersections to ensure that we all stay together.

This is a moderate to challenging D5 event. Participants should have recent D5 experience with the club. If you do not have recent D5 experience then you will contacted to determine if this event is right for you.

Required Items to Bring:

Boots or trail runners

At least 2 liters of water

Lunch or Snack

$5 per car parking fee

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

Raingear

Trekking poles

Hat

sunglasses

sunscreen

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Dockery Lake Campground. Proceed to the end of the road to the trailhead parking lot.

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

105Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $42.00 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:

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

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

Registration for this event opens at 4/6/2026 7:00:00 PM