Trey Mountain Advanced Backpacking

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Trey Mountain Advanced Backpacking

The Basics:

Event Type:

Backpacking

Event Location:

Appalachain Trail - Near Helen

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Dec 4 2010 11:00 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Nov 22 2010 10:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Dec 3 2010 11:55 pm

Event Duration:

2 days 1 night

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Trip Leader(s):

Jon Miner

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Number Registered So Far:

6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

**This trip is intended for those in excellent shape. Previous experience hiking/backpacking in mountain conditions is highly recommended. For those that have hiked a trail similar to Blood Mountain with one summit over 1000 feet, this one has three. So you should have been able to complete a less strenuous backpacking trip fairly comfortably. We will be keeping a good moderate pace as we hike into camp. We'll be talking to all members who sign up as to your hiking and backpacking abilities.

This is arguably the toughest section on the Georgia AT. The tough climbs up Rocky Mtn, Tray mtn, and Kelly Knob... plus the long distance just make it very challenging. There are nice views from Tray Mtn and from an overlook north of Double Springs Knob.

This being a point-to-point backpacking trip, we will begin by shuttling cars...dropping some vehicles off at Dicks Creek Gap and taking the remaining ones to the start at Unicoi Gap. Once that bit of logistics is taken care of, we are stepping back onto the AT, headed east from Unicoi Gap at 2949'.

We start with a 1050' climb up to Rocky Mtn over about 1.3 mi...then descend about 1300' to Indian Grave Gap. From there it is up 1300' over the next 2.4 mi to the summit of Tray Mtn (4430'), the 2nd hightest mtn on the GA AT. We will setup camp at the Trey Mountain Shelter and spend the night. Mileage for day one is ~5 Miles.

On Sunday we will head out and over the first 5 miles, there are no major climbs. This area is known as the "Swag of the Blue Ridge". According to the Appalachian trail conference guide: "This area is called a 'swag' or 'low point' and is a long, broad ridgecrest with only moderate elevation change, extending for more than three miles- among the remotest areas of the Georgia Trail."

At 10.8 mi, we reach Addis Gap and it is a 900' climb over 1.1 miles to the shoulder of Kelly Knob. This is the one of the two peaks of Double Spring Knob and the highest mtn between the NC line and Tray mtn on the AT. The rest of the trail is mostly downhill (but with a few short climbs) from Kelly Knob over the last 4.2 miles to Dick Creek Gap. Mileage for day two is ~11 Miles.

We will return to Unicoi Gap to pick up the other cars.

To summarize, the three big climbs are:
Unicoi Gap to Rocky Mtn 1050' in 1.3 mi
Indian Grave Gap to Tray Mtn 1300' in 2.5 mi
Addis Gap to Kelly Knob 900' in 1.1 mi

Mileage breakdown:
Total distance: ~16.0 miles.
Total ascent: ~5050 feet.

Required Items to Bring:

Tent

Sleeping bag

Headlamp/flashlight

Bring lunch and dinner for Saturday and a breakfast and lunch for Sunday.

Trail snacks

2 liters of water (Trip leader will have filter)

Good hiking boots

Rain Gear/poncho

First Aid Kit

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

Hiking Poles

Warmer clothing since we'll be on a Mountain. It's going to be cooler at 4,400 feet.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From Clayton, Ga proceed 16.1 miles west on GA-76 to the parking at Dicks Creek Gap.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

202Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 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:

- This trip is for advanced backpackers with recent experience of hiking 10 or more miles in the mountains.
- We will be camping near the Trey Mountain Shelter, which has a spring and privy.

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