Lake Winfield Scott to Blood Mountain - Newcomers to Mountain Hiking Welcome

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Lake Winfield Scott to Blood Mountain - Newcomers to Mountain Hiking Welcome

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Near Suches Georgia

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jan 19 2013 10:00 am >> Sat, Jan 19 2013 2:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:45 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Jan 14 2013 9:30 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jan 18 2013 6:00 pm

Event Duration:

4 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

7 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Steven K
Nancy L
John Stirman

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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:

15 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

For this hike we are going to approach Blood Mountain from the somewhat lesser used trials starting at Lake Winfield Scott. Total hiking distance will be about seven miles and the elevation gain will be pretty steady from the start until we reach the summit of Blood Mountain which is the highest point on the Georgia portion of the Appalachian Trial. There is about 1500 feet of elevation gain from the trailhead to the summit so it is a pretty good climb.

If it is a clear day we should have some great 360 degree views at our lunch spot on Blood Mountain. About half of this hike will be along the Appalachian Trail.

This hike is rated moderate as far as pace. If you are concerned that if you stop more than two minutes your heart rate will go down, than this is not the hike for you. We will stop at trail junctions to gather the group and if some people are a few minutes behind that is OK. That being said you do need to be in pretty good shape for this hike. If your AOC experience does not show hiking experience in mountain conditions, then I will contact you to gauge your ability to do this hike.

If you feel you can comfortably do most of the hikes in the Atlanta metro area rated D2 and D3, have hiking boots and want to try a mountain hike I recommend this event.

Required Items to Bring:

Hiking Shoes or boots
2 liters of water and bottle to carry on trail
Lunch
Appropriate Clothing - plan for cooler and windier conditions than in Atlanta.

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

Gatorade or similar drink
Snacks for trail
Poncho – even if it is a clear day. Storms can pop-up quickly in the mountains.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

1. North on GA 400
2.When 400 ends Turn left at traffic light onto US 19
3. In Dahlonega take US 19 bypass
4. Continue on US 19 until you reach GA 60 and take left.
5.On GA 60 you will climb for about 7 miles.
6.In Suches take right onto GA 180.
7.Proceed north until you reach Lake Winfield Scott Park on left (approx 5 miles north of Suches)
8. Pay $3 parking fee near entrance. Use parking lot near lake.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

135Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:45 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:

Will this event occur rain or shine? We will cancel the hike if it looks like there will be medium to heavy rains. I’ll e-mail everyone the day before the hike about the current status.

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

Cost Includes:

$3.00 parking fee per car paid at the park

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