Mount Yonah and in search of Pink - Sun, Jun 29 2014

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Mount Yonah and in search of Pink


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Chattahoochee National Forest, Cleveland, GA   Hike: Mount Yonah and in search of Pink  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Jun 29 2014  10:15 am >> Sun, Jun 29 2014 4:15 pm  (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Tue, Jun 24 2014 8:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Jun 28 2014 10:00 pm
Event Duration:6 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult (Exploratory)
Distance:7 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Victor
Marion
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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:4
Number Registered So Far: 8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, 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, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

Please Note: I am not clear about Pink mountain trail section of this hike, and I am planing to find it, so we may have to do some bushwhacking or searching to find this trail, if you do not feel comfortable to do some searching in the woods this hike may not be for you.

Pink Mountain, as Aaron likes to think of it, Yonah's little cousin is a nice side trip to add some mileage to what is usually a short hike to the top of Yonah.

At 3166' Mount Yonah has great views over the surrounding area; this should provide excellent vistas of the countryside.

Our route will follow the main trail approximately half way up Mount Yonah where we will take a right and head up to Pink Mountain, on the way back to Yonah we will take a detour to “The Boulder” plus a side trip to the bottom of the cliff face. After visiting these two great features of Mount Yonah we will back track and follow an alternative trail to the top.

Once at the top we will spend some time getting some photos, eating our snacks and then proceed around the mountain to take in all of the views. On the way back we will have an option to get any last minute photos before we descend back down to the car park.

We will hike at a moderate pace with plenty of stops to provide great photo opportunities.

 


Required Items to Bring:
  • plenty of water 
  • lunch
  • food/snacks
  • hiking boots or trail shoes
  • multiple layers of clothing
Recommended Items to Bring:
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  • trekking poles / hiking stick
  • camera
  • good sense of humor
  • bacon
  • soap dispenser

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Mount Yonah Trailhead Adress:

761 Chambers Rd, Cleveland GA 30528

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):120Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 9:00 am
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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:

- The last half mile of the drive to the trailhead is on a well maintained gravel road.


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