Tray Mountain - Sat, Jul 7 2012

Tray Mountain

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Chattahoochie National Forest, n of Helen

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jul 7 2012 8:00 am >> Sat, Jul 7 2012 8:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Tue, Jul 3 2012 4:59 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jul 6 2012 9:00 am

Event Duration:

per intinerary (about 11 hours)

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

11 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Dorothea

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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 in-and-out hike starts at Unicoi Gap on Hwy 75, north of Helen. From the trailhead we ascend 1100 ft. over 1.3 miles to the top of Rocky Mt, descend 800 ft. over 1.3 miles to Indian Grave Gap, ascend 1300 ft. over 2.4 miles to the summit of Tray Mt., and continue a bit further to the off-trail lookout. We’ll have lunch there, enjoying the view, and then retrace our steps. With a total elevation gain of 3200 ft, this hike provides a good workout, but we will making frequent stops, as needed, so as not to get too hot.

I'll be asking for a volunteer to co-ordinate the carpool at the Indian Trail Marta park-and-ride. I'll be meeting you at 9:00 at the Cleveland Ingles (behind the gas pumps), where you can also make a pitstop. If there is interest, we can have dinner in Cleveland.

If the weather forecast calls for a greater than 50% chance of thunderstorms, I will reschedule the hike.

I'll be contacting anyone who has not done a D5-level hike to determine if this hike is suitable for you.

Required Items to Bring:

3-4 bottles of water, more, if you drink a lot
broken-in hiking boots
sunscreen
shoes (and a bag in which to place your dirty hiking boots)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

a dry shirt
lunch
hiking poles

How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

150Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 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:

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

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