Benton MacKaye Trail - Parts of Section 6 & 7

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Benton MacKaye Trail - Parts of Section 6 & 7

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Benton MacKaye Trail - Section 6

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Feb 5 2011 11:00 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Jan 24 2011 7:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Feb 4 2011 4:00 pm

Event Duration:

7 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Trip Leader(s):

Jason Kotz
EB

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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:

10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

8.5 to 10 total miles, with roughly 1200' steady ascent and 1500' steady descent. This is a point to point hike. We'll drop off half of our vehicles close to the end of our hike near US76 and at its intersection with Gilmer County Road #158 and shuttle back to the start of our hike.

We'll hike 6 miles of BMT - Section 6 starting at Fall Branch Falls. We'll go up over Rocky Mountain and then down over Scroggin Knob down to Weaver Creek Road and then start the beginning of Section 7 and continue on 2.5 miles over flat winding road and finish at the Appalachian Highway (U.S. 76, GA 2, 5, and 515).

Required Items to Bring:

This is a WINTER HIKE; Please pay attention to the weather and plan your gear appropriately.

Plenty of Water
Cold weather gear - jacket, gloves, hat
snacks/lunch
hiking boots/shoes

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

trekking poles
camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

I-75 North to 575 to Appalachian Highway (U.S. 76, GA 2, 5, and 515): The BMT crosses this four-lane divided highway at its intersection with Gilmer County Road #158.

We'll shuttle back near Toccoa Riverside Restaurant (8055 Aska Road Blue Ridge, GA 30513) to Fall Branch Falls.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

130Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $52.00 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:

We generally hike 2 to 2.5 mph.
This is a moderate hike and we'll stop on top of the mountain for a lunch/snack break.
This hike will occur rain, snow, or shine and will only be cancelled for EXTREME cold or harsh weather conditions.

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