Tray Mtn from Andrews Cove - Sat, Feb 11 2012

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Tray Mtn from Andrews Cove

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Near Helen, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Feb 11 2012 8:20 am >> Sat, Feb 11 2012 6:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sun, Feb 5 2012 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Feb 10 2012 8:00 pm

Event Duration:

9 Hours 40 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

10 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Dorothea
Kristi

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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:

5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Due the weather forecast this trip is now going to take place in Georgia at lower elevation and lattitude.

Description: An in-and-out hike of about 10 miles or more, if we wish. From Andrew’s Cove campground, we hike uphill along a stream for 1 hour to Indian Grave Gap and from there continue uphill on the AT for another 1.5 hours to the overlook beyond the summit of Tray Mountain. At that point we will have hiked 4.8 miles and gained 2400 ft of elevation. If we wish, we can hike for another hour descending the north side of Tray until we have to turn around, or we can simply turn around there. Much of the hike is under an admittedly leafless canopy of trees, excluding rhododendrons, but relatively protected. Parking is outside the campground, which is closed for the season, on the left-hand side of the road, if you’re coming from Helen, just before the hairpin turn.

Required Items to Bring:
The usual snacks, lunch, rain gear.
Hat, gloves.
2-3 liters of water; maybe hike with 1.5 -2 liters, leave extra in the car.
Change of shoes for the car.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Camera. The winter views will be awesome!!
Trekking poles
Dry shirt/clothes after hiking, small towel.

How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

150Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $60.00 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:

Up to two dogs only permitted on the hike. Dogs must be well behaved.

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