MOUNTAIN HIGH HIKERS CALENDAR
Winter 2010
Hike Ratings:
Distance: A = up to 3 miles
Terrain/Footing: 1 = easy
B =
3-6 miles
2 = average
C = 6-8 miles
3 = moderate
D =
8-10 miles
4 = strenuous
E =
over 10 miles
5 = very strenuous
Please
contact the Hike Leader for schedule changes, and please review the
"Hiking Guidelines" page before the
hike.
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Trails maintained by MHH
# Designated Wilderness Area (limit 10
hikers/group in NC, 12 hikers/group in GA)
Jan 05
(B2)
09:00
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Indian
Grave Gap to Tray
Mountain and back. 5.0 mile moderate hike on the AT to Tray Mt.,
the second highest point in GA. The
trail passes Indian Grave Gap (3113 ft), a fabulous hillside of Galax, the
“cheese factory” turnoff, a viewpoint just before Tray Mt.
(4430 ft). Carpool $3
Macedonia Baptist
Church parking lot east of Hiawassee
Wes Clonts 706-769-3234
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Jan 05
(C2)
09:00
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New hike: Sandy Gap to Unicoi Gap on the Benton
MacKaye Trail. It is an 8.3 mile section, with a
beautiful ridgeline walk along the NC/TN state line, with added attractions
of seeing an old engraved stone marker on the ridge marking the state line,
and “old” Doc Watson’s TB sanatorium, in ruins, with rock walls over 3
stories high still standing, and ending at the historic Unicoi Gap in
TN. Shuttle. $5 carpool.
SE corner
of Hwy. 64 and 19/129 in NC
Richard Sullivan 706-374-5281
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Jan 07
09:00 |
NC Trail Maintenance Day.
Ingles
parking lot in Hayesville
Richard
Sullivan 706-374-5281 |
Jan 12
(C2)
09:00 |
Joint Long and Short hike due to
Wilderness Wildlife Week. Winding Stair Gap to Rock Gap and back.
A 7.4 mile moderate hike on the AT with optional additional l.4 mile
round trip to Big Tree (Wasilik Poplar). (5:50 hrs). Carpool $5.
Ingles parking lot in Hayesville
PHOTO'S
Jim Morgan 828-835-9063
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Jan 19
(C2) #
09:00 |
Woody
Gap over Big Cedar Mt. to Miller Gap on the AT, then down Dockery Lake Trail for
a total of 6.4 miles. 4 hrs. 6 mile
r/t shuttle. Carpool $5 Choestoe Baptist Church parking lot on Hwy 180
PHOTO'S Pam Sullivan 706-374-5281
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Jan 19
(D3) vv
09:00 |
Fires Creek Rim Trail Series
Challenge Hike #4. Hike up Far Bald Trail #389 1.7
steep miles to the Rim, then turn right and continue about 6 miles on the Rim
past Potrock Bald and on to Carver Gap, then down the Bristol Cabin Trail #76
1.0 mile to Bristol Horse Camp.
Shuttle required. Carpool
amount $5.00
Ingles
parking lot in Hayesville
Frank Ensenat 828-644-0493 |
Jan 21
09:00 |
Georgia Trail Maintenance Day.
The
Bread of Life (MaryAnn’s) Restaurant in Young Harris. Richard Sullivan 706-374-5281 |
Jan 26
(B2)
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09:00 |
Yellow
Mountain Trail in the Coosa Wildlife
Management Area. 4.7 miles and 800 foot elevation change.
The Yellow Mountain Trail to the top, then the Shope Gap Trail to the Duncan
Ridge Road, follow the road to the Mill Shoal Creek Trail which will
take us back to the Campground. Relax with your feet in the beautiful creek
at the end of the hike. Carpool $5 Blairsville
Park and Ride
PHOTO'S Tom
Shope 706-745-4072
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Jan 26
(C4)
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09:00 |
Chunky Gal Trail
from Bob Allison Campground to Tusquitee Bald.
7 strenuous miles round trip.
2,200
foot elevation gain. After
numerous creek crossings of Tuni Creek and through giant hickories and old
growth hemlocks, arrive at 5240 ft. summit of Tusquitee Bald for (newly
cleared) spectacular views. 5
Stream Crossing each way, BRING hiking Poles and change of socks!!
Carpool $5.00.
Ingles parking lot in Hayesville
PHOTO'S
Ginny Smith 706-374-1553
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Jan 28
09:00 |
Georgia Trail Maintenance Day.
The
Bread of Life Restaurant in Young Harris
PHOTO'S
Richard Sullivan 706-374-5281 |
Feb 02
(C2) # vv
09:00 |
Wagon Train Trail from Brasstown Bald parking lot to
Young Harris College. This is a 6.5 mile hike, but it’s all down
hill. Shuttle or key exchange
required. Carpool $3
Sharp Memorial Methodist
Church Bob Stone 706-745-5943
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Feb 02
(E4) #
09:00 |
Hogpen Gap to Chattahoochee
Gap on the AT.
Then down to Jacks Gap on the Jacks Knob Trail. 11.6 miles shuttle hike with
a number of ups and downs. Paced hike at 2+ mph.
Jacks Gap
at base of Brasstown Bald on Hwy 180 Richard
Sullivan 706-374-5281
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Feb 04
09:00 |
NC Trail Maintenance Day.
Ingles
parking lot in Hayesville Richard Sullivan 706-374-5281 |
Feb 9
(B4)
09:00 |
Wayah Gap to Siler Bald on the AT. The trail climbs 1,000
feet in l.9 miles, but the view from top is
well worth the effort. A 3.8 mile round trip hike. (≈ 3:00 hrs) Carpool $5 Ingles parking lot in Hayesville John
Quinlan 706-896-2430
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Feb 9
(C3)
09:00
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Benton MacKaye Trail from Wilscot
Gap to Shallowford Bridge for 7.7 miles with a total of 4,100 feet
of change in elevation before ending at Toccoa River. Carpool $5
Park and Ride
in Blairsville
Glen and Jan Boland
706-745-2798 |
Feb 11
09:00 |
Georgia Trail Maintenance Day.
The
Bread of Life Restaurant in Young Harris.
PHOTO'S
John Quinlan
706-896-2430
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Feb 16
(C3)
09:00
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Green Mountain Trail in Fannin
County. A moderate round trip hike of 7 miles, 3.5
hrs. Carpool $5.00.
Park and Ride in Blairsville
Jack Dugger 706-781-3377
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Feb 16
(D2)
09:00
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Smith Creek Trail from Unicoi
State Park to Ana Ruby Falls and return. A moderate 9 mile hike
(≈ 5 hrs) with lunch at the
falls. State Park
Pass or $ 3.00 Park Fee
required.
Unicoi Gap
on Hwy 75 south of Hiawassee
PHOTO'S
Phyllis Loman 706-896-5540
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Feb 18
09:00 |
Georgia Trail Maintenance Day.
The
Bread of Life (MaryAnn’s) Restaurant in Young Harris Richard Sullivan
706-374-5281 |
Feb 23
(B3)
09:00 |
Benton MacKaye Trail,
Section 15 near
Coker Creek, TN. Moderate 4.2 miles in and out, from Sandy Gap NC
to Sixmile gap, with the optional side trip up Waucheesi Mountain.
The side trip will add @ 1.5 miles but includes GREAT 360º views.
The main trail walks the ridge along the TN/NC line, with beautiful
views in the winter, and a stone state line marker engraved in the 1821 state
line survey. Carpool amount $5. SE corner of Hwys. 64 and 19/129 in NC
PHOTO'S
Janet Faist 706-781-2634
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Feb 23
(C4)
09:00
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Dicks Creek Gap south on the AT to
Deep Gap Shelter
and return for 7.6 miles at a moderate pace. (≈ 3:30 hrs). Elevation gain 1,200 feet. Nice scenic
viewpoint. Carpool $3
Macedonia Baptist
Church parking lot east of Hiawassee. Greg and Virginia Lane
706-745-8058 |
Feb 25
09:00 |
NC Trail Maintenance Day.
Ingles
parking lot in Hayesville Richard Sullivan 706-374-5281 |
Mar 02
(C2) #
09:00 |
Lake Winfield Scott – Jarrard Gap
-- Slaughter Creek Trail loop for a 7 mile moderate
hike. Lunch at Woods Hole
Shelter. Option to climb Blood Mountain. Carpool $3
Choestoe Baptist Church parking lot on Hwy 180
Janet Faist 706-781-2634
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Mar 02
(E3)
09:00 |
Unicoi Gap to Tray Mountain on the
AT with return on the Rocky Mountain Trail. A 10.4 mile strenuous
hike, 2400 ft. elevation gain. Great
view from Tray Mountain. Paced hike at 2+ mph.
Unicoi Gap
on Hwy 75 south of Hiawassee. Frances Maney 706-896-9016 |
Mar 04
09:00 |
NC Trail Maintenance Day.
Ingles
parking lot in Hayesville
Richard Sullivan 706-374-5281
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Mar 09
(B2) vv
09:00 |
Fires Creek. From recreation area pass by Leatherwood Falls,
then take Rim Access Trail for another 2 miles of
steady ascent. Return down access trail and complete Leatherwood Falls
loop for 5 miles (3.5 hours). Steep
uphill section Ingles parking lot in Hayesville
Jim Morgan 828-835-9063
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Mar 09
(D2)
#
09:00 |
Standing Indian Area.
Timber Ridge Trail to AT to Beech Gap Trail.
This moderate 8.3 mile loop hike is a club favorite.
Carpool $5
Ingles parking lot in Hayesville
PHOTO'S
George Radcliffe 706-745-8355 |
Mar 09
06:00 PM |
Covered Dish Supper and Business
Meeting at Sharp Memorial Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.
Bring a dish for 8 and your table
service. For
info call: Pam Sullivan 706-374-5281
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Mar 16
(C1)
09:00
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Jack Rabbit hike/bike trail 7.6 miles. Hike four loops of the Jack Rabbit Hike/
bike trail--3.1 miles on the white blazed loop, 2 miles on the blue blazed
loop, 1 mile on the orange blazed trail, 1.5 miles on yellow blazed loop. Great views of Lake Chatuge
and variety of hard woods.
Jack Rabbit
hike/bike trailhead Roland and Barbara Hardee 828-389-2359
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Mar 16
(E4)
09:00 |
Long
Branch Trail to AT to Albert Mt. 10.5 mi, paced at 2+ mph. Up to the AT on Long Branch Trail, from the
Backcountry Information Center,
hike south on the AT to Albert Mt. lookout tower and return. Carpool $5
Ingles
parking lot in Hayesville
PHOTO'S
George Radcliffe 706-745-8355 |
Mar 18
09:00 |
Georgia Trail Maintenance Day.
The
Bread of Life Restaurant in Young Harris
PHOTO'S Richard Sullivan 706-374-5281
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Mar 23
(B2) # 09:00
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Neels Gap to Tesnatee Gap on the
AT. Shuttle, or key exchange hike.
One half of the group starts at Neels Gap the other half starts at
Testnatee Gap). Meet for lunch and
trade keys! Great view from the top of
Levelland Mountain. 5.5 miles. Carpool $3
Choestoe Baptist
Church parking lot on Hwy 180. Bob
Stone 706-745-5943 |
Mar 23
(C2) 09:00
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GA AT series 6.
Hogpen Gap to Low Gap
(in and out). 8.4 miles.
Moderate. 4.2 miles each way.
Trail passes Hogpen Gap (3450), Wide Gap (3150), Low Gap shelter trail (3050).
Option of .1 miles to shelter. MHH “favorite”.
CHANGED DUE TO ROAD CONDITIONS
Choestoe Baptist Church parking lot on Hwy. 180.
Richard
Sullivan 706-374-5281 |
Mar 25
09:00 |
Georgia Trail Maintenance Day.
The
Bread of Life Restaurant in Young Harris
PHOTO'S Richard Sullivan 706-374-5281
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Mar 30
(C3) vv
09:00 |
Fires Creek Rim Trail - FSR 6176 Loop. From Leatherwood
Falls, follow Rim Trail
for 2.2 miles. Turn right and follow FSR 6176 for 4.4 miles. Turn left after
crossing Leatherwood Creek onto unmarked Trail. 7 mile loop. Carpool $3
Ingles
parking lot in Hayesville
Ginny Smith 706-374-1553
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Mar 30
(C2)
09:00
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New hike: Osage Mountain Overlook on Hwy. 106 in NC over Scaly Mountain
to Jones Gap on the Bartram Trail. 7.2
miles with steep ascents and descents.
Shuttle required. Spectacular
view.
Macedonia Baptist
Church parking lot east of
Hiawassee. Richard
Sullivan 706-374-5281 |
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