Track Rock Gap to Brasstown Bald 2:16 Challenge Hike

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Track Rock Gap to Brasstown Bald 2:16 Challenge Hike

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Northern GA moutains

Hike: Track Rock Gap to Brasstown Bald 2:16 Challenge Hike

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Feb 16 2013 10:30 am >> Sat, Feb 16 2013 7:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 10:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sun, Feb 10 2013 8:35 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Feb 15 2013 11:00 pm

Event Duration:

per itinerary

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

12 Miles

Pace:

Fast

Trip Leader(s):

Melanie Marks

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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:

9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Since it's 2/16, let's see if we can hike from Track Rock Gap to the top of Brasstown Bald in 2 hours and 16 minutes. Who's up for the challenge??

THIS WILL BE A FAST HIKE!!

We are getting a late start in the morning, because we should be well rested for this challenge. Haha. The plan is to go straight through from Track Rock Gap on the Arkaquah Trail to the parking lot of Brasstown Bald and then all the way to the top. There will be no breaks along the way since we are racing the clock! When we get to the top of Brasstown Bald, we will stop for a snack. About 20-30 minutes. This will allow for everyone to make it to the top, catch their breath and grab a snack. Then back to the cars in 2 hours and 16 minutes.

If you cannot do this distance (6 miles with 3100+ feet of elevation gain) within 2.5 hours, this might not be the hike for you. We are fighting daylight, so it's important to keep this pace.

Required Items to Bring:

water

trail snacks

headlamp (since we are starting later in the day)

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

poles

camera (as long as you can still make it in 2.5 hours - hahaha)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Directions provided at carpool

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

187Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

10:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $74.80 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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