Appalachian Trail Hiking - Woody Gap to Gooch Gap

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Appalachian Trail Hiking - Woody Gap to Gooch Gap

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Woody Gap to Gooch Gap

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Nov 18 2007 10:15 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 9:15 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Nov 12 2007 12:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Nov 16 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:

13 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

7.0 mile hike

For our next Appalachian Trail Hike, we are going south to pick up a section starting at Woody Gap.

This hike starts at Woody Gap near Suches. We will hike approximately 3.5 miles to Gooch Gap with some real nice views of the valley. Although the relief map looks pretty level, the trail is very rocky and is usually muddy in some sections. After a short lunch, we will hike back to Woody Gap.

For those that have not hiked the Georgia AT or similar mountain trails, it is not like hiking on the trails within one hour of Atlanta. It’s rocky, it’s muddy, you go up and you go down, with 500 to 1000 foot elevation changes not uncommon.

This hike is pretty good one for those just starting out hiking in the mountains. With the dry weather we have been having, you should be able to get by without hiking boots, although you do need shoes with good grips (such as running shoes). It is a little easier than some of the AT hikes we have done but you still need to be in good shape to attempt it. If you are unsure you are up for this hike, please e-mail the trip leader.

If you haven't noticed the weather is getting cooler. And it will be much cooler and windier at the 3000 ft plus elevation we will be hiking at. This transaltes into shorter breaks and a little faster pace. Be sure and bring your cap and gloves.

Required Items to Bring:
2 liters or quarts of water
Trail food/lunch
Hiking boots or shoes
Dress in layers
Cap
Glooves or mittens

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Camera
Change of shoes and shirt for drive back
Emergency rain gear (even if it is clear day with a 20 percent chance of rain)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Suches, GA 10:15 a.m. - Woody Gap parking lot on GA 60 Directions will be provided at the Park and Ride location

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

120Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:15 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $48.00 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 please e-mail the trip leader if you plan to bring a dog. No more than three dogs will be permitted

Will this event occur rain or shine? No. We will not hike if the weather forecast is extremely poor.

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