Blood Mountain from Lake Winfield Scott

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Blood Mountain from Lake Winfield Scott

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Suches, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, May 12 2012 11:30 am >> Sat, May 12 2012 4:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 10:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, May 9 2012 10:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, May 12 2012 8:00 am

Event Duration:

4 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

9 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Nancy L
Clay White

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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:

Itinerary:

This hike begins at the Slaughter Creek trail head in the beautiful Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area. Initially following Slaughter Creek, we'll then pass through a hardwood forest and cross several small streams. We'll gradually gain elevation, until reaching the Appalachian Trail.

Following the AT Eastbound a short distance, we'll then climb the "easy" side of Blood Mountain, where, at the summit, we'll enjoy a spectacular 360 degree panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. At 4461 feet, Blood Mountain is one of Georgia's highest peaks.

After having a snack, we'll return by using the AT to make a loop. Instead of returning on the Slaughter Creek Trail, we'll hike down to the Jarrard Gap Trail, and follow it back to the starting point. We'll end with an easy .4 mile loop around the lake.

The total distance of the hike is approximately 9.1 miles and elevation gain is approximately 1700 feet. While we will want to enjoy the scenery around us, we will also keep a consistent and moderate pace throughout the hike, averaging 2.5 mph. Please be sure you are in sufficient physical shape to hike this distance with only limited breaks.

Please arrive early to the carpool to greet everyone and work out the driving, so that we can be on the road no later than 10:00am. If all goes according to plan, we will finish the hike around 5:00pm. We will then have time to stop for dinner on the way back to Atlanta.

If the weather forecast calls for heavy rains the trip leaders may decide to cancel the event. We will check the weather and give everyone an update 1-2 days before the day of the event.

Required Items to Bring:

Plenty of fluid for adequate hydration

Trail Snacks and/or 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):

135Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

10:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $54.00 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:

Please reimburse your driver for the parking fee.

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Cost Includes:

$5.00 per car to park.

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