Tesnatee Gap to Walasi Yi (Neel Gap)

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Tesnatee Gap to Walasi Yi (Neel Gap)

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Tesnatee Gap, Georgia 30528

Hike: Tesnatee Gap to Walasi Yi (Neel Gap)

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, May 2 2026 9:00 am >> Sat, May 2 2026 3:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:15 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sun, Apr 19 2026 7:05 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, May 1 2026 7:30 pm

Event Duration:

6 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

12 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

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Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

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Itinerary:

Please join me to hike one of my favorite sections on the Georgia AT, Tesnatee Gap to Neel Gap. From Tesnatee Gap, we begin with our graceful incline to the top of Cowrock Mountain, we continue on the ridgeline and will experience a roller coaster of inclines and declines most of the way. We also will pass Green Cliff Top, Wolf Laurel Top, Corbin Horse Stamp, Rock Spring Top, Turkeypen Mountain and Levelland Mountain all before arriving at Neel Gap. We will break for 30 minutes for lunch at the picnic tables outside at Mountain Crossing, they have restrooms. After lunch we will retrace our steps back to our cars at Tesnatee Gap.

Neel Gap is also referred to the Cherokee as Walasi-Yi, named after a small town just south of the gap meaning home of the great frog. In 1838, the Cherokee inabitants were forcibly moved during the tragic Trail of Tears and nothing remains of the village besides the name Frogtown Gap.

This is a challenging D5 with an estimated 12 miles and 3,000 elevation gain, our pace will be between 2.5 to 3.0-mile pace. It will be necessary to have D5 experience before attending this event. Please arrive 10 minutes early for quick introductions before we begin. There are no bathrooms at Testanee Gap so plan accordingly.

Required Items to Bring:

2 liters of water, lunch proper boots/ trailrunners

Recommended Items to Bring:
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trekking poles, sunglasses, sunscreen, bug spray

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Carpooling is strongly encouraged because there are few parking spaces at the trailhead, but if you need to meet at the trailhead, from Google Maps, type Tesnatee Gap.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/kz1owCJuKqiryMC69

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

132Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:15 am

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Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $52.80 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:

* 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 4/19/2026 7:05:00 PM