Big Cedar and Blood Mountains via Lake Winfield Scott and the AT

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Big Cedar and Blood Mountains via Lake Winfield Scott and the AT

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Suches, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Feb 15 2013 9:00 am >> Fri, Feb 15 2013 3:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sun, Feb 10 2013 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Feb 14 2013 8:00 pm

Event Duration:

6 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

14 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Chad C

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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:

8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Blood Mountain and Big Cedar Mountain via the Appalachian Trail.

Starting at Lake Winfield Scott, we'll take the Slaughter Gap Trail to where it intersects with the AT. From there we'll go up the western side of Blood Mountain approximately 1400'. After a break for snacks and taking in the view we'll descend the eastern slope to Flatrock Gap. At Flatrock take the Freeman Trail around the mountain back to the AT. We'll head south on the AT to Big Cedar Mountain (elevation 3721'), which has a very nice view of the surrounding area. We'll end our trek at Woody Gap.

We will leave one vehicle at Woody Gap on the way up to help us make this more enjoyable and feasible in one day. There will need to be a short (approx 7 miles) shuttle back to Lake Winfield Scott to get the vehicles not left at Woody Gap.

The trip should be approximately 14 miles with several nice climbs. The views at Blood and Big Cedar are both spectacular at any time of year.

This will be a moderately paced hike with stops at each intersection. There will need to be at least two vehicles for the shuttle from Woody Gap to Lake Winfeild Scott.

Since it is a long hike, I would encourage beginners might to contact me before signing up. Hikers should be prepared for the weather and a long day of hiking!!!

Parking at Lake Winfield Scott is $3 a day unless you have the parks pass.

Required Items to Bring:

Hiking Boots

Appropriate Clothing

Water and Food

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

Treking Poles

Camera/Binoculars

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take GA 400 North to its end (Home Depot, Waffle House).

At Traffic Light take the left on US 19 towards Dahlonega.

Take the US 19 Bypass right at the bottom of the hill coming into Dahlonega.

Continue on US 19 until you reach GA60 and take a left (towards Suches).

After about 7 miles you will take the right onto GA 180.

Lake Winfield Scott will be in approx 5 miles.

Pay parking Fee and park near the lake.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

125Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $50.00 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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