Woody Gap to Ramrock Mountain Via AT Out & Back

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Woody Gap to Ramrock Mountain Via AT Out & Back

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Hwy 60 & Dockey Lake RD just south of Suches

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Jan 28 2015 8:00 am >> Wed, Jan 28 2015 4:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, Jan 21 2015 7:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Jan 27 2015 7:00 pm

Event Duration:

8 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult (Exploratory)

Distance:

10.6 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Dirk

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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:

11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

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:

This Appalachian Trail hike treks from Woody Gap to Ramrock Mountain, Gooch Gap and the Gooch Mountain AT shelter. Popular for its stunning summit views, the trail grabs views from Woody Gap before the hike even begins. Hiking south on the Appalachian Trail from Woody Gap, the trails to stunning views at Ramrock Mountain and treks through an old growth forest near Gooch Gap before reaching the Gooch Mountain shelter.

Required Items to Bring:

Water

Good Hiking Shoes

Lunch

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Trekking poles

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Head North on GA 400. Take a left onto SR 60/19 toward Dahlonega. At the fork of SR 60 and SR 19, go straight on SR 60 toward Suches, to the summit of Woody's Gap, parking either side of the road.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

112Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $44.80 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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