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Tray Mountain Wilderness - 3 Trails and 2 Mountains


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Andrews Cove Recreation Area
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Apr 2 2011  8:30 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 8:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, Mar 28 2011 9:05 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Apr 1 2011 9:20 pm
Event Duration:Approximately 9.5 - 12 hours
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
Clay White
Doug L
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Starting from Andrews Cove, north of Helen, we'll first walk the Andrews Cove Trail, gaining over 1000 feet in elevation in less than two miles.  This should serve as a nice warmup!

Upon reaching Indian Grave Gap, we'll head west and complete the Rocky Mountain Trail loop, which is aptly named, because we'll cross over Rocky Mountain.

We'll then head east on the Appalachian Trail until we reach, and climb, Tray Mountain.  With an elevation of 4430 feet, we'll enjoy the scenic view.  We'll then retrace out steps to Andrews Cove.

While your trip leader will be armed with trail guides, he has not hiked this route before.  Therefore, you should be in sufficient physical condition to hike additonal distances if we should miss a turn.

The total distance of the hike is approximately 12.9 miles and elevation gain is at least 3200 feet.  While we will want to enjoy the scenery around us, we will also seek to average 2.5 mph.  The pace will vary according to terrain, elevation, time, and other factors, but will generally be moderate.  This will not be a race, and we expect hikers to re-group at all trail intersections.  However, the pace is also fast enough that you must be in good shape to avoid struggling.

After our hike, having earned a reward for our efforts, we will stop for dinner before returning to Atlanta.




 


Required Items to Bring:
  • Plenty of fluid for adequate hydration
  • Trail Snacks and light lunch
  • Good hiking shoes/boots
    		• Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • 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):141Mile(s)
    Carpool Departure Time: 8:30 am
    Carpool Location:   Log in for location
    Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
    Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $56.40 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:



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