AT Segment 4 - Unicoi Gap To Dicks Creek Gap

**RESCHEDULED FROM 4/27 and 5/11

The 4th AT segment takes us from Unicoi Gap to Dicks Creek Gap. Sixteen miles and around 5,032.07-feet of elevation gain.

We begin at Unicoi Gap (El. 2,949) and climb Rocky Mountain (El. 4,017) and then down to Indian Grave Gap (El. 3,113) to regroup. Next, we get to enjoy a gradual climb up to Tray Mountain (El. 4,430) where we'll have lunch.  After lunch, we'll descend the top of Tray Mountain and take the little side trail just below the summit to really take in the views. Plus, like swimming, we'll need to wait 30 minutes before doing any vigorous exercise.

Once we get to the bottom of Tray, we'll cruise along the Swag of the Blue Ridge as commemorated by the sign depicted above and down to Addis Gap (El. 3,304).  The next Bump is Kelly Knob (El. 4,276, although the trail does not go over the summitt), the first of two Bumps that constitute Double Spring Knob (clever). Once we clear these Bumps, it's generally downhill to Dicks Creek Gap (El. 2,675).

This hike involves a tedious shuttle. We'll drop off a vehicle at Dicks Creek Gap on our way to Unicoi.  We'll stop in Clayton for dinner at Mama G's or Universal Joint afterwards.

This is a strenuous D5.  We'll go at a moderate pace; however, please be objective regarding your hiking prowess prior to registering.

From Clayton, Ga proceed 16.1 miles west on GA-76 to the parking at Dicks Creek Gap (the end of the hike).  For those who are meeting at the event, this is where we'll all group to execute the car shuttle.

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