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Hiking


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Blood Mountain
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Feb 3 2007  9:00 am >> N/A
Registration Opens: Mon, Jan 1 2007 12:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Feb 1 2207 11:59 pm
Event Duration:per itinerary
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
Steven K
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:16
Minimum Group Size:6
Number Registered So Far: 18 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Moderate – Strenuous 7.0 Mile Hike

Dont let the cold weather keep you inside. Hiking in the winter can be a great experience with views that not available most of the year and no worries about mosquitoes and other insects. Blood Mountain is very popular hiking destination and for good reason: The highest point on the Appalachian Trial in Georgia, well maintained trials, a 360 degree view from the summit and an hour and half from Atlanta. Thus it is often crowded during popular hiking seasons. However unless we have another exceptionally warm weekend, I expect few other visitors while we are there.

About half of our hike will be on the Appalachian Trial and the other half will be on connecting trials. While all of the trails are in great condition, most of the trail is rocky and depending on weather many sections could be muddy, slippery or icy. Weather conditions will be colder and windier in the mountains so bring the appropriate layers. Gloves, something to cover your head and a windbreaker should be included in your gear.

The total elevation gain will be over 1000 feet. You should be in pretty good shape for this hike as most of your fellow hikers will likely not want to take long breaks standing in the cold. That being said it will not be a seven mile sprint. E-mail the trip leader if you are unsure this is the hike for you.

Required Items to Bring:
Clothing appropriate for weather. Dress in layers.
Hiking Shoes
Cap or hat and gloves
2 quarts water
Lunch and trial snacks 		Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:
Event Directions:Blood Mountain, GA 11:00 A.M. at Byron Herbert Reece parking lot From the park and ride lot we will travel north up GA 400 to US 19. We will go through Dahlonega and continue to the trailhead just south of Vogel State Park.

Notes:

Are Dogs Permitted? Yes if they are experienced hikers. You should know if your dog can handle seven miles in the winter.

Will this event occur rain or shine? No. Not with heavy rain or icy conditions.

NOTE: Please be considerate of others. If you sign-up and cannot attend, please e-mail the trip leader, so others that may be on a waiting list may attend.

E-mail the trip leader to be put on a waiting list if the trip is at the max number of attendees.
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Cost Includes:Free but please share gas expense with your carpool driver

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