AT: Neels Gap to Hogpen Gap Fitness Hike

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AT: Neels Gap to Hogpen Gap Fitness Hike

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Between Dahlonega and Blairsville, GA

Hike: AT: Neels Gap to Hogpen Gap Fitness Hike

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jan 12 2013 8:30 am >> Sat, Jan 12 2013 5:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sun, Jan 6 2013 8:20 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Jan 10 2013 10:00 pm

Event Duration:

per itinerary

Difficulty Rating:

D6: Advanced

Distance:

15.4 Miles

Pace:

Fast

Trip Leader(s):

Melanie Marks
Armin

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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:

16 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

This is my first solo lead with the AOC and I figure it's fitting to do the AT, since it's holds a rich hiking history. There must be good luck in there for me somehow. Actually, I've been wanting to walk the whole AT in Georgia. Since I can't do the whole 79 miles in one day, I'll take it in chunks. This section is mile 30.7 to 37.1. Hopefully the temperature won't be in that same range on the day of the hike. :-)

We will begin at the Byron Reece parking area and walk the .6 miles along the road to get to Neels Gap and the Walasi-Yi Center. Then back on the AT as we start off with the biggest climb of the day...up about 800' over 1.5 miles to Levelland Mtn. From there we descend to Swaim Gap and a number of smaller climbs and rolling terrain will eventually take us to Cowrock Mtn. We will take a short break here to enjoy the views before decending to Tesnatee Gap. Before proceeding to Hogpen Gap, we will take the Whitley Gap side trail to Wildcat Mtn and have lunch here while enjoying the views. Then we will proceed to Hogpen Gap and turn around and retrace our steps on the AT back to Neels Gap. For those interested, we can stop for dinner at Danny's (does this surprise anyone, really?).

Mileage breakdown:
- Parking to Neels Gap: .6 mi
- Neels Gap to Hogpen Gap: 6.4 mi
- Whitley Gap trail to Wildcat Mtn (r/t): 1.2 mi
- Hogpen Gap to Neels Gap: 6.4 mi
- Neels Gap to parking: .6 mi

Total distance: ~15.4 mi.
Total ascent: ~4400+ feet.

We will keep a fast pace, so if you have not completed a strenuous D5 or D6 recently, I will contact you to determine if this hike is right for you.

Also, please note that we will leave the carpool AT 7am.

*Thanks Tony C and Armin for the hike information!

Required Items to Bring:

Food

Rain gear

Headlamp, please (just in case)

minimum 2 liters of water

Recommended Items to Bring:
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hiking poles

camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

I will provide directions at the car pool!

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

135Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 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:

Up to 3 dogs will be allowed.

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