Wagon Train Trail at Brasstown Bald

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Wagon Train Trail at Brasstown Bald

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Young Harris, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Nov 14 2010 7:30 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, Nov 10 2010 8:15 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Nov 13 2010 6:00 pm

Event Duration:

Approximately 10 - 12 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Trip Leader(s):

Clay White

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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:

5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

The Wagon Train Trail is one of the "Big 3" trails to reach Brasstown Bald, the tallest mountain in Georgia. The trail is an old road bed from Brasstown Bald to Young Harris, built by convict labor in the 1930s. The trail, noted for excellent winter views of the surrounding mountains, passes through hardwood forests populated with yellow poplars, birches, maples, oaks, hickories, black gums and numerous other species.

We'll hike from the trailhead at the Brasstown Bald parking area to the gate at the national forest boundary, then back to the top. The total distance will be approximately 14 miles, with approximately 2900 feet of elevation gain.

While this will be my first time to hike this trail, I have reviewed numerous guides (and spoken with AOC veterans), which all describe the trail as very easy to find and follow.

Given the length of the trail and the amount of elevation gain, this hike is considered strenuous. All participants should be in excellent physical condition. You should have recent D4 and/or D5 hikes with the AOC, or be otherwise prepared to provide the trip leader with evidence that your fitness level is sufficient to complete this hike.

While we will want to enjoy the scenery around us, we will also keep a consistent and moderate pace throughout the hike, averaging 2.5 mph. We will also take a break to eat lunch.

Please arrive early to the carpool to sign waivers, so that we can be on the road no later than 7:30. If all goes according to plan, we will finish the hike around 3:30 or 4:00 p.m. We will then have time to grab a bite to eat and return home at a decent hour. However, everyone should be flexible. This is not a good hike to attend if you have some kind of pressing deadline requiring you to return to Atlanta by a specific time.

Required Items to Bring:

Plenty of fluid for adequate hydration

Trail Snacks

Lunch

Good hiking shoes/boots

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles

camera

Change of clothes/socks/shoes for ride home

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

To be provided at the carpool.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

160Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $64.00 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:

Please reimburse your driver for the parking fee.

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

Cost Includes:

$3.00 per car to park.

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