Lake Winfield Scott to Dockery Lake via the Appalachian Trail

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Lake Winfield Scott to Dockery Lake via the Appalachian Trail

The Basics:

STATUS:

Cancelled - Show on Calendar (until date passes)

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Lake Winfield Scott

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Nov 28 2026 9:30 am >> Sat, Nov 28 2026 4:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:45 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Nov 5 2026 7:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Nov 27 2026 5:00 pm

Event Duration:

6 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

15 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:

2 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Please join me to work off some of that over-indulgence to hike in the North Georgia mountains from Lake Winfield Scott to Dockery Lake. We will ascend the Jarrard Gap Trail to the intersection of the Appalachian Trail. We will head southbound on the AT until we reach the intersection of the Dockery Lake Trail.

We will descend on the Dockery Lake Trail and along Pigeon Roost Creek. We will take our lunch break at Dockery Lake before retracing our steps back to Lake Winfield Scott.

The total distance is approximately 15 miles with 3,000 feet elevation gain. We'll hike at a moderate pace around 2.5mph. We will hike as a group and stop at all intersections to ensure we all stay together. Thanks to Greg Pharo for use of his AllTrails map.

You should have recent D5 or higher hiking experience or equivalent. If you do not, I will be contacting you to determine whether this event is right for you.

Required Items to Bring:

hiking boots/ trailrunners

Dress in layers including a coat, hat, gloves

At least 2 liter of water/ electrolytes

Lunch/snack

Raingear (just in case)

$5 per car entrance fee

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Trekking Poles

sunscreen

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

We will meet at the small parking lot next to the lake. Enter Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area, proceed to the check-in area and pay fee, and then proceed down the main road to the lake. The parking area is on the left side of the road when you reach the lake.

Trailhead Location

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

0Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:45 am

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Notes:

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