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Mount Yonah


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Cleveland, GA
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Apr 17 2011  3:00 pm >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 2:00 pm   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Thu, Apr 14 2011 9:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Apr 16 2011 5:00 pm
Event Duration:Afternoon trip
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
Lucy Clinton
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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: 3 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:


Mount Yonah is a rugged and bald-faced mountain located in the Chattahoochee National Forest between Cleveland and Helen. At some time in the distant past the top of the cliffs was used as a ceremonial site by Native Americans.  There is a legend of Cherokee Princess Nacoochee and her lover from a rival tribe, Sautee. Pursued by her father's braves, the eloping couple jump off Mount Yonah and are buried in the mound that is a prominent feature of the valley below. Though not an authentic Native American narrative, this typical lovers' leap legend has achieved oral currency as an emblem of local identity.  

This hike is rated a D4 because of its steep 1,500 feet climb but we will be hiking at a moderate pace.  Total hiking distance is about 5 miles. 

We will begin our hike at 3:00pm and finish around 6:00pm.  There's a place to eat in Cleveland where the locals eat called Creekside Deli.  We will have dinner there around 6:15 or 6:30. 

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How to Get There:
Event Directions:Directions to Trailhead:
  • From downtown Cleveland, GA, go north on 11/129 about .2 miles and take a right on SR-75 (Unicoi St/Helen Hwy).
  • Proceed 2.2 miles and take a right onto Tom Bell Road.
  • Proceed .9 miles and take a right on Chambers Road.
  • You will see the sign for the trailhead less than a mile down on the right.
  • Proceed .4 miles down this gravel road to the parking area.
    • Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):130Mile(s)
    Carpool Departure Time: 2:00 pm
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    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.

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