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Tray Mountain Hike


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Appalachain Trail - Near Helen
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Aug 11 2007  9:45 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 8:15 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Tue, Jul 31 2007 12:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Aug 9 2007 11:59 pm
Event Duration:Approx 5 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D6: Advanced
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:15
Minimum Group Size:6
Number Registered So Far: 15 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
This hike starts at Unicoi Gap just north of Helen, GA. We will go 4.4 miles on the Appalachian Trail to Tray Gap. Those with extra energy will have the option of hiking another 1 ½ mile round trip to the summit of Tray Mountain. Along with Blood Mountain, it is the most panoramic view on the Georgia AT. Here you will have 360-degree view of the surrounding area.

This is an in and out hike. Total distance is 8.8 miles if you stop at Tray Gap or 10.5 miles if you make the climb to Tray Mountain.

You need to be in excellent shape for this hike. There are three 1000 foot climbs and it is August in Georgia so it will likely be hot and humid even in the mountains. For beginners, unless you ran the Peachtree Road Race or something similar, this is not the hike for you. I'll start back in the fall with shorter hikes that will not as demanding.

Required Items to Bring:
4 liters or more of water
Trail food/lunch
Hiking boots or shoes
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Camera
Bug Spray
Change of shoes and shirt for drive back
Emergency rain gear (even if it is clear day with a 20 percent chance of rain)

How to Get There:
Event Directions:North on GA 400 from the park and ride. When GA 400 ends at Chevron station. continue on GA 115. Go 4.8 miles where GA 115 meets GA 52. Turn right. Continue on GA 115 until Cleveland GA. At traffic circle in Cleveland go north on US 129.

Continue past GA 75 to Alt GA 75. Take a right on Alt GA 75. Continue until Alt 75 ends at GA 75. Take left away from Helen. Continue on GA 75 until signs you see signs for AT parking lot on right side of highway.
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):140Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:15 am
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Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $56.00 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.