Hiking - Lake Winfield Scott to Blood Mountain

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Hiking - Lake Winfield Scott to Blood Mountain

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Near Suches Georgia

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Oct 7 2007 10:30 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 9:15 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, Sep 19 2007 12:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Oct 5 2007 11:59 pm

Event Duration:

per itinerary

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

21 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Moderate to Strenuous 7 mile

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.

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.

I generally aim to go at a moderately fast pace, stopping every 30 to 45 minutes to let the group gather up. You should be in fairly good shape to do this hike as the elevation gain is over 1000 ft. If you are new to hiking in the mountains you may want to e-mail (not call) the hike leader to make sure this is the right hike for you.

Depending on what the group wants to do, we may stop in Dahlonega on the way back to eat a late lunch.

Required Items to Bring:
Hiking Shoes or boots
2 liters of water and bottle to carry on trail
Lunch
Appropriate Clothing - A jacket is recommended as weather conditions can vary a good bit in October.

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

9:15 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:

Are Dogs Permitted? Yes, but only a limited number. They should be well behaved and be able to go 7 miles. Please e-mail the trip leader if you plan to bring your dog.

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.