^^ Summit GA’s Highest Peaks: #6 - Slaughter Mountain (4338’) ^^

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^^ Summit GA’s Highest Peaks: #6 - Slaughter Mountain (4338’) ^^

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Chattahoochee National Forest, near Suches, GA

Hike: ^^ Summit GA’s Highest Peaks: #6 - Slaughter Mountain (4338’) ^^

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Apr 6 2013 10:15 am >> Sat, Apr 6 2013 5:55 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Apr 1 2013 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Apr 5 2013 10:00 pm

Event Duration:

7 Hours 40 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

10 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Kristi
Andrea Nunn

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Number Registered So Far:

5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

The North Georgia mountains may not be the Himalayas or the Rockies, but do offer many opportunties for challenging and exciting hikes to outstanding scenic views. For this series, we are summiting the 20 highest peaks in Georgia. (For more info on the criteria used, click here.)

#6 - Slaughter Mtn

Slaughter Mountain is one of the most impressive in GA, but is often overshadowed by its even taller neighbor, Blood Mtn. Althought there are no developed trails going up, it is only a short hike up from the Duncan Ridge Trail and you are enjoying some beautiful views towards the southeast that one gets from a rocky overlook just off Slaughter's summit.

From Lake Winfield Scott, we will hike along the Slaughter Creek Trail, the A.T., and Duncan Ridge Trail. About 1 mile along the Duncan Ridge Trail we will leave it at some point for a short off trail hike to the top of Slaughter. After enjoying our time at the summit and at the overlook, we will head back down and we will also include the summit of Blood Mtn in this hike...it is only about 1 mile away.

We will stop for photo ops along the way!

Note: This is an EXPLORATORY trip. There is a part of this trip that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue. This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, then there is an increased chance of things not going as planned, and as such, you need to be prepared for such. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Required Items to Bring:

emergency rain gear (even if chance of rain is minimal)
water - 2 liters or more
Lunch/enough food to keep your energy level up
hiking boots or trail shoes
$5.00 parking fee/car
Sack/bag for dirty shoes/boots at the end of the hike to keep the drivers' car clean

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

Trekking poles

camera

gaiters

Long pants (in case of briars)

Sunscreen

Hat

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

http://goo.gl/maps/aUbtM

Sorry for the odd formatting. Easier to read the directions from the link!

Turn left to merge onto GA-400 N/State Route 400 N/US-19 N

About 26 mins

go 27.7 mi

total 28.0 mi

Slight right onto GA-400 N/US-19 N

About 10 mins

go 9.6 mi

total 37.5 mi

Turn left onto Co Rd 19/Co Rd 249/GA-60 N/US-19 N/S Chestatee

Continue to follow Co Rd 249/GA-60 N/US-19 N/S Chestatee

About 8 mins

go 5.1 mi

total 42.6 mi

Turn right onto GA-9 N/Morrison Moore Pkwy E

Continue to follow GA-9 N

About 13 mins

go 8.0 mi

total 50.6 mi

Turn left onto GA-60

About 14 mins

go 7.3 mi

total 58.0 mi

Turn right onto State Route 180/Wolf Pen Gap Rd

About 8 mins

go 4.4 mi

total 62.3 mi

Turn right onto Lake Winfield Scott Rd

Destination will be on the right

About 2 mins

go 0.6 mi

total 62.9 mi

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

140Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool 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:

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