^^ Summit GA’s Highest Peaks: #12 - Bald Mountain (4005’) ^^

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^^ Summit GA’s Highest Peaks: #12 - Bald Mountain (4005’) ^^

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Cohutta Wilderness

Hike: ^^ Summit GA’s Highest Peaks: #12 - Bald Mountain (4005’) ^^

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Dec 18 2011 7:30 am >> Sun, Dec 18 2011 5:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Nov 28 2011 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Dec 16 2011 9:00 pm

Event Duration:

approx 10 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Paula Schubert
Christopher Bolton

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

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Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

The North Georgia mountains may not be the Rockies (or the Himalayas), but they include many mtns that make for superb hikes and offer incredible views. For this series, we are counting down the highest peaks in GA...

#12 - Bald Mountain

Standing 4005' above sea level with 885' of clean prominence, Bald Mountain is the 12th highest peak in GA.

(For this particular hike there will be a car shuttle on Forest Service Roads. An SUV or a truck will be required for carpool because there's 2 creeks we will have to cross to get to the trailhead.)

We'll start the hike at the northern trailhead for the East Cowpen trail, which is where the Hickory Creek trail begins. It's approximately 5.7 miles to reach the Conasauga River and Bray Field (elevation 1900 ft). There are no long and strenuous grades; however, there are numerous ups and down and most of them short and easy. Elevation change on the Hickory Creek trail is around 120 ft. Bray Field is an important intersection in the western part of the Cohuttas since two other trails intersect here as well. The area served as a family farm back in the 1920's, a railroad switch, and a logging camp. We'll enjoy lunch and some view of the Conasauga river before finishing out our hike.

After lunch, we'll will pick up the Tearbritches trail. This trail is rated moderate to strenuous! It ascends very sharply in the first .2 of a mile and then gradually gains 2040 ft. in the next 2.7 miles before reaching the summit of Bald Mtn. (elevation 4005 ft). It's a great workout because of the elevation gain in such a short distance, but I'm sorry to say there are no views from the top of the Bald. At the summit, you'll get a a short down hill break of . 4 miles before we reach the trailhead.

Total mileage is 9.1 miles and we'll be hiking a moderate pace (min 2.5 mph).

Required Items to Bring:
Water
Snacks
Lunch
Good attitude about hiking mountains for fun

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles

Camera

Rain gear (poncho or rain jacket)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Directions to trailhead will be given at carpool

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

190Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $76.00 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:

For more information on the other hikes in the series and the methodology used in making the list, click here.

Because this a D5 event, if you have not recently completed some tough AOC hikes (D4's and D5's), we may be contacting you to determine your level of fitness and experience to make sure this is the right hike for you.

Dogs are allowed, but are the owners responsibility. I'm allowing no more than 3 dogs per the entire group.

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