AT Section Hiking - Neels Gap to Cowrock Mountain

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AT Section Hiking - Neels Gap to Cowrock Mountain

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

North GA- Neels Gap - 20 miles north of Dahlonega

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Dec 22 2014 7:00 am >> Mon, Dec 22 2014 3:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Tue, Dec 16 2014 8:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Dec 21 2014 9:00 am

Event Duration:

8 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

12 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Gary Hubert
Jasmine

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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:

8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

We will go at a steady, moderate pace, with some stops. This is an in and out hike with a total distance of approximately 12 miles and vertical rise of 2,500 feet, We will be hiking east on the Appalachian Trail from Neels Gap to Cowrock Mountain. The hike includes several climbs and descents with a scenic view of Towns Creek Valley and the Georgia piedmont from the top of Cowrock Mountain. This is our lunch spot. We will also leave the option open to hike to the next mountain if time allows. This mountain also includes good views from the summit.

Required Items to Bring:

2 liters or quarts of water
Trail food/lunch
Hiking boots or shoes

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

Trekking poles
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:

North on GA 400 from the park and ride. When GA 400 ends at the Chevron station make a left onto US-19/GA 60 until you reach Dahlonega. From Dahlonega, follow US 19 north for approximately 20 miles to Neels Gap. Park at the Walyasi-Yi Center on the right side of the road at Neels Gap.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

120Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 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:

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