^^ Summit GA’s Highest Peaks: #1 - Brasstown Bald (4784’) ^^

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^^ Summit GA’s Highest Peaks: #1 - Brasstown Bald (4784’) ^^

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Chattahoochee National Forest, near Blairsville, GA

Hike: ^^ Summit GA’s Highest Peaks: #1 - Brasstown Bald (4784’) ^^

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Mar 17 2012 10:00 am >> Sat, Mar 17 2012 5:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:45 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Feb 27 2012 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Mar 9 2012 8:00 pm

Event Duration:

7 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

12.2 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Ann
Ralph Howard

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Number Registered So Far:

11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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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...

#1 - Brasstown Bald

Standing 4784' above sea level with 2107' of clean prominence, Brasstown Bald is the tallest mtn in GA. The view from the observation platform is definitely one of the finest in the state...you can see most all of the other highest mtns in GA as well as into NC, TN, and SC.

This hike out and back on the Arkaquah Trail (plus BB walkup trail) is approximately 12 miles round trip with only a few rest breaks...there is approx 4000' of total ascent on this entire route. This is a challenging hike with steep inclines.

We will start at Trackrock Gap, immediately climbing 1500 ft to Roost Ridge. Following the ridge eastwards, we will pass Chimneytop Mtn to Brasstown Bald. After a short break to take in the magnfiicent panoramic views, we will retrace our steps back to the trailhead.

Required Items to Bring:

emergency rain gear (even if chance of rain is minimal)

water

enough food to keep your energy level up

hiking boots or trail 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:

From the park and ride we will go North on GA 400 to Dahlonega. Continue on US Highway 19 North past Vogel State Park then take a right on State Road 180 East. Stay on 180 for 2.4 miles, turn left at Town Creek School Road and after 2 miles turn right on Trackrock Church Road. Take another right on Track Rock Gap Road. The parking lot at the trail head is on the left.

Google Maps link to Track Rock Gap Road. The trail head on this road is to the left.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

155Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:45 am

Carpool Location:

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Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $62.00 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, we may be contacting you to determine your level of fitness and experience to make sure this is the right hike for you.

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