Hiking - Sun, May 13 2007

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Hiking

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Rabun Bald, 2nd highest Mountain in GA

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, May 13 2007 8:00 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 8:15 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Jan 1 2007 12:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, May 11 2007 11:59 pm

Event Duration:

1 day

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Trip Leader(s):

Bruce

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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:

9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Moderate – Strenuous 8.4 Mile Hike

Join me in this second, and hopefully warmer adventure (done on a cold day in January earlier this year) to Georgia’s second highest peak and gorgeous 360 degree views of several states from the top offered from the tower at the top. The wildflower display should be nice along the trail on the way up as well. It is a good workout, as past the 7th of 15 water crossing bridges on the Bartram trail on the way in, it is constant and unrelenting upgrade which will cause the leader to pause for several breathing breaks, as the first time I did this. The strenuous climb is well rewarded with the view at the top; where we will have a nice long lunch and rest break.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Good supportive hiking shoes for the rocky uphill-mountain past the fifteen bridges, two quarts/liters of water-gatorade and trailsnacks and lunch for the top. Leader will carry a water filter and medical kit as always for replenishing water if needed.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Scaly Mountain, NC Park and ride only We travel north on I-85 north about 12 miles, bearing left onto Highway I-985, and follow it to Clayton, GA. Past Dillard, we turn right onto Hwy.246, towards Highlands, NC; but turning right in the community of Scaly Mountain, NC, to Hale Ridge Road, bearing left at fork to remain on it to our small graveled trailhead parking, on the right. (3/10’s of mile only on graveled road).

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

0Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:15 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Notes:

Are Dogs Permitted? No.

Will this event occur rain or shine? No, not is heavy thunderstorms are forecast.

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Cost Includes:

Shared gas costs with your carpool driver, and cost of optional dinner in Clayton at the Peking Gourmet, which has an extensive buffet-all you can eat for around ten bucks.

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