AT from Woody Gap to Justus Mountain and back, carpool added

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AT from Woody Gap to Justus Mountain and back, carpool added

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Suches, GA

Hike: AT from Woody Gap to Justus Mountain and back, carpool added

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Mar 20 2026 8:30 am >> Fri, Mar 20 2026 3:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Fri, Mar 13 2026 7:15 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Mar 19 2026 6:00 pm

Event Duration:

7 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

15 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Ann
Ralph Howard

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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:

8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Join us for this 15 mile segment of the AT. We will hike south from Woody Gap trailhead parking (across the GA 60 road from the privy), skirt 4 mountains (Black, Ramrock, Gooch, and Justus Mountains) and enjoy 3 streams including Blackwell and Justus creeks before turning around at an old logging road and retracing our steps. We will stop for lunch at the Gooch Mountain shelter or another suitable location.

Mileage: 15

Elevation Gain: 2700 feet

Moving speed: around a 2.3 mph on the uphill portions and around a 3.0 mph on the flats and downhill.

Location: Chattahoochee National Forest; 15 miles west of Dahlonega

Depart carpool at 7:00AM

Hike starts at 8:30AM

Hike finishes at 3:30PM

Arrive back at carpool by 5PM

YOU MUST HAVE A RECENT (this year) D5 to participate in this event, otherwise, sorry, but you will not be allowed on the event.

We will stay together and hike as a group at a moderate pace.

Required Items to Bring:

Raingear (it won't rain if you bring it)

Water or electrolytes or both

Trail Snacks

Lunch

Good Hiking Shoes/Boots

Layered clothing

Bug spray

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Trekking Poles

Hat

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

North on GA 400. Take a left onto SR 60/19 toward Dahlonega. At the fork of SR 60 and SR 19, go straight on SR 60. The trailhead is on the left at Woody Gap. All roads are paved.

Click the link for Google Maps navigation to Woody Gap trailhead:

https://goo.gl/m aps/MuTewE6dni5NPEBy6

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

104Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $41.60 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.

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