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Slaughter Mountain, GA - Hike and Photography




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Chattahoochee National Forest, near Suches, GA   Hike: Slaughter Mountain, GA - Hike and Photography  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Nov 9 2013  9:45 am >> Sat, Nov 9 2013 6:30 pm  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Wed, Nov 6 2013 4:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Nov 8 2013 8:00 pm
Event Duration:8 Hours 45 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:10 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Kristi
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
The Photography part of the day will consist of walking slowly around two mountain lakes:  Lake Winfield Scott and Dockery Lake, where we will take our time observing and photographing such subjects we find of interest along the water's edge - tree reflections, lily pads, reeds, etc.  The Hiking part of the day: we'll do a great hike up to Slaughter Mtn.  We'll include Blood Mtn as it is adjacent to Slaughter (group interest and time permitting).  Fitness recommendation is: recent D4 (or greater) hikes at a 2.5mph pace.
 
Overall Itinerary:

1.  We will drive to Lake Winfied Scott ($5/parking fee), park and do the walk along that lake (about 1 m) where we will take our time photographing scenes.  We will spend about an hour doing this.  Then we can choose to carry camera gear or leave in the car, and do the hike to Slaughter Mtn. where we can eat and relax; about 8 m round trip.  Be sure to bring layers for the the differing temperatures that we might encounter; be prepared and you'll be comfortable (Shell jacket, fleece layer, hat, gloves) we will hang out at the mountaintop.

2. After the hike to Slaughter Mtn (and possibly Blood) we'll return to our cars.   On our drive back, about 30 minutes, we'll pass by and stop at Dockery Lake for another stroll around a lake (about 1 m) to catch views; the sun should be lower and light fairly interesting. 

Slaughter Mountain is one of the most impressive in GA, but is often overshadowed by its even taller neighbor, Blood Mtn.  Although there are no developed trails going up - we are bush-whacking! - it is a short hike up from the Duncan Ridge Trail and you are enjoying some beautiful views towards the southeast that one gets from a rocky overlook just off Slaughter's summit.  Slaughter Mtn is the 6th highest mountain in GA.

The hiking route from Lake Winfield Scott - we will hike along the Slaughter Creek Trail, the A.T., and Duncan Ridge Trail.  About 1 mile along the Duncan Ridge Trail we will leave it at some point for a short off trail hike to the top of Slaughter. 

We will stop for photo ops along the way.

Note: This is an EXPLORATORY trip. There is a part of this trip (the bushwhacking up Slaughter) that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue. This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, then there is an increased chance of things not going as planned, and as such, you need to be prepared for such. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Thank you Tony C for much of this write-up and inspiration! 


Required Items to Bring:
  • emergency rain gear (even if chance of rain is minimal)
  • water - 2 liters or more
  • Lunch/enough food to keep your energy level up
  • hiking boots or trail shoes
  • $5.00 parking fee/car
  • Sack/bag for dirty shoes/boots at the end of the hike to keep the drivers' car clean
  • Camera
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Trekking poles

tri-pod

gaiters

Long pants (in case of briars)

Sunscreen

Hat


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

http://goo.gl/maps/aUbtM

Sorry for the odd formatting.  Easier to read the directions from the link!

Turn left to merge onto GA-400 N/State Route 400 N/US-19 N

About 26 mins

go 27.7 mi

total 28.0 mi
   

Slight right onto GA-400 N/US-19 N

About 10 mins

go 9.6 mi

total 37.5 mi
           

 

   

Turn left onto Co Rd 19/Co Rd 249/GA-60 N/US-19 N/S Chestatee

Continue to follow Co Rd 249/GA-60 N/US-19 N/S Chestatee

About 8 mins

go 5.1 mi

total 42.6 mi
   

Turn right onto GA-9 N/Morrison Moore Pkwy E

Continue to follow GA-9 N

About 13 mins

go 8.0 mi

total 50.6 mi
           

 

   

Turn left onto GA-60

About 14 mins

go 7.3 mi

total 58.0 mi
   

Turn right onto State Route 180/Wolf Pen Gap Rd

About 8 mins

go 4.4 mi

total 62.3 mi
           

 

   

Turn right onto Lake Winfield Scott Rd

Destination will be on the right

About 2 mins

go 0.6 mi

total 62.9 mi
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):140Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $56.00 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.

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