Life is not measured by the number of Breaths we take,
But by the Moments that take our Breaths away.
HIKE CALENDAR
Spring 2008
Hike Ratings:
Distance: A = 10 or more miles
Terrain/Footing: 1 = easy
B = 8-10 miles
2 = average
C = 6-8 miles
3 = moderate
D = 3-6 miles
4 = strenuous
E = up to 3 miles
Please
contact the Hike Leader or visit the
"Welcome Members" page at
www.mountainhighhikers.org for schedule changes.
vv Trails maintained by MHH
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Apr 01
(D2)
09:00 |
Old
Copper Road Trail
along Ocoee River in TN. This is a 4.8 mile round trip hike that
begins at the Ocoee Whitewater Center.
SE
corner of Hwy. 64 and 19/129 in
NC.
George Jurand 828-837-8516 |
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Apr 01
(D4)
09:00 |
Yonah Mountain near Cleveland, GA.
5 miles. All hikers are welcome to hike the new
trail to Yonah. A 5 mile round trip with 1,700 feet elevation gain.
Trail is a combination of moderate and some steep and rocky sections.
Hike up the new trail with switchbacks to the Heliport and then on to the
rim trail. Option for lunch at the West Family Restaurant.
Unicoi
Gap, Hwy 75, south of Hiawasse
John Quinlan 706-896-2430 and Jon Dulude
706-219-2662 |
Apr 03
09:00 |
NC Trail Maintenance Day.
Ingles parking lot in
Hayesville
John Quinlan 706-896-2430
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Apr 08
(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. Shuttle required.
Choestoe Baptist Church parking lot on Hwy 180
Jean Caputa 706-379-2496 |
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Apr 08
(C3)
09:00 |
GA
AT series 7B. Jack’s Gap to Unicoi Gap 6.6 miles (shuttle/key
exchange).
Moderate. 4.4 miles on AT plus 2.2 miles on Jack’s Knob
trail. Trail passes Unicoi Gap (2949), Blue Mt. (4025), Blue Mt. Shelter
trail (3800), Chattahoochee Gap (3500). Some rocky sections of trail.
Unicoi
Gap parking on Hwy.
75 Harold
Dyer 706-745-2224 |
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Apr 15
(D2) vv
09:00 |
Chunky Gal Trail
from Perry Gap over the top of Shooting Creek Bald (Boteler Peak) to Glade
Gap on Hwy 64 in NC. 5.5 miles ( ≈ 2½ hrs ). Outstanding view from top.
Shuttle required.
Ingles
parking lot in
Hayesville.
Sandy Nicolette 828-389-3045 |
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Apr 15
(B4)
09:00
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New
hike in Appletree.
This is a fairly difficult loop hike of 9.3 miles.
Trails will include the interlocking Appletree, Laurel Creek, Bartram (1
mi.), London Bald, and return on the Appletree. This is, to the best
of my (George’s) knowledge, our first loop hike that goes to London Bald, at
least in my club tenure. (This is the hike that was cancelled in the winter
due to cold weather.)
Andrews
Rest Area
George Owen 706-374-4716; cell 706-897-3366 |
Apr 17
09:00 |
Georgia Trail Maintenance Day.
Meet at 09:00
with option to have breakfast at Mary Ann’s at 08:00.
Mary Ann’s Restaurant in Young
Harris.
John
Quinlan 706-896-2430
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Apr 22
(D2)
09:00 |
Park
Creek Trail with crossover to Park Ridge Trail
in Standing Indian area. 5 miles with some stream crossings ( ≈ 3:30 hrs
). A favorite spring hike because of beautiful wildflower display.
Ingles
parking lot in Hayesville.
Larry and Kathy Zarefoss 828-389-0639 |
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Apr 22
(B2)
09:00
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GA
AT series 1. Springer Mountain to Hightower Gap (shuttle/key exchange).
Total miles 9.0: 8.1 miles on AT plus .9
miles from route 42 to Springer Mt. Moderate hike with elevations
varying from 3782 to 2525. Trail passes Springer Mt. (3782) high point,
Stover Creek Shelter, Three Forks (2525) low point, Long Creek Falls, Hawk
Mountain Shelter, Hightower Gap (2854).
Choestoe Baptist Church parking lot on Hwy
180 Lanier
Deal
706-642-5589 |
Apr 29
(C2)
09:00 |
Dockery Lake to AT and return. (Joint Long and Short hike due to
Virginia hiking trip.)
A 6.8 mile hike.
Elevation gain 1,000 ft. going, 600 ft. returning. Trail noted for wild
azaleas and Carolina silverbells. Optional wildflower walk in Sosebee
Cove.
Choestoe Baptist Church parking lot on Hwy 180
Glen and Jan Boland 706-745-2798
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May 01
09:00
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NC Trail Maintenance Day.
Ingles parking lot in Hayesville
John
Quinlan 706-896-2430
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May 06
(E2)
09:00 |
Coleman River Trail.
One of the prettiest trails in North Georgia featuring
cascades, old growth forest and huge boulders. This 1.8 mile round trip hike
is rated moderate. In addition, we will hike the
Hemlock Falls Trail (2 miles round trip). This will total 3.8 miles.
Macedonia Baptist Church parking lot east of
Hiawassee.
Suzanne Paul 706-379-4111 |
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May 06
(B3)
*08:00* |
Park
Creek Trail and Park Ridge Trail loop
in Standing Indian area for
a 9 mile hike. Several stream crossings and lots of ups and downs.
Ingles
parking lot in
Hayesville. Becky
Keller 828-389-2031 |
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May 13
(C2.5)
09:00 |
Benton MacKaye Trail from Hwy. 60 across Toonowee Mountain to the suspension
bridge and
return for 7.2 miles ( ≈3:40 hrs) round trip. Elevation change 800 ft. in,
900 ft out.
Park &
Ride in Blairsville.
Wes Clonts 706-769-3234; cell 706-714-8930 |
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May 13
(B2)
*08:00* |
Hogpen Gap on the Richard Russell Hwy. to Low Gap Shelter
and return. This is a moderate 8.4 mile hike on the AT.
Choestoe Baptist Church parking lot on Hwy. 180
Michelle and Frank Maloney 706-745-9211 |
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May 15
09:00 |
Georgia Trail Maintenance Day.
Meet at 09:00
with option to have breakfast at Mary Ann’s Restaurant at 08:00.
Mary Ann’s Restaurant in Young
Harris.
John Quinlan 706-896-2430
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May 20
(D2) vv
09:00 |
Duncan Ridge Trail from Mulky Gap east to Buckeye Gap
and return. Moderate 5.2 miles (
≈
4:00 hrs ).
Park &
Ride in
Blairsville
Bob Dalsemer 828-389-0218 |
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May 20
(B2)
*08:00*
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GA
AT series 12. Blue Ridge Gap to Bly Gap and from Blue Ridge Gap to Plum
Orchard Gap and back. 9 miles (in and out).
Moderate. 3.2 miles to Bly
Gap each way for 6.4 miles plus 1.3 miles each way to Plum Orchard Gap for
2.6 miles. Trail passes Blue Ridge Gap (3020), GA/NC line (3600), Bly Gap
(3840), Plum Orchard Gap (3090). Interesting oak tree at Bly Gap.
Finale for the GA AT series. Come celebrate with our members who did
the whole thing!
Macedonia Baptist Church parking lot east of
Hiawassee
Tom Starrett
706-745-9705 |
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May 27
(D2)
09:00 |
Tesnatee Gap on the Richard Russell Highway to Whitley Gap Shelter
and return. This is a 4 mile round trip hike (
≈3:20
hrs ) with magnificent views from the ridge top.
Choestoe Baptist Church parking lot on Hwy
l80. Bill
Carter 706-379-2144 |
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May 27
(C4)
vv
*08:00* |
Jacks Gap to Chimneytop at Brasstown Bald area.
This 7 mile round trip hike climbs steeply to the Brasstown Bald parking
area and then on to the boulders at Chimneytop for lunch. Hopefully we will
see many pink lady slippers this year. Last year we were too late.
Jacks
Gap at the base of Brasstown Bald on Hwy 180
Bill Oswald 706-896-6470 |
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Jun 03
(E2)
vv
09:00 |
High Shoals Falls.
A 2.5 mile round
trip hike to view two beautiful waterfalls. This hike is rated moderate due
to some climbing and descending. (
≈
2:45 hrs )
Macedonia Baptist Church parking lot east of
Hiawassee. Jack
Butler 706-745-8656 |
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Jun 03
(C1)
*08:00* |
Jack
Rabbit Bike/Hike Trail.
7.6 miles. Hike four loops
of the Jack Rabbit Bike/Hike 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.
Ingles
parking lot in
Hayesville
Wayne Buchanan
706-896-1413 |
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06:00 PM
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Covered Dish Supper and Business Meeting at Georgia Mtn. Research &
Education Center.
Bring a dish for 8 & your table service.
Research Center on Hwy. 129 south of Blairsville
Merri Murphy 706-745-8675
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Jun 05
09:00 |
NC Trail Maintenance Day.
Ingles parking lot in
Hayesville
John Quinlan 706-896-2430
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Jun 10
(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
Ingles
parking lot in Hayesville
Roland and Barbara Hardee 828-389-2359 |
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Jun 10
(C4) vv
*08:00* |
Arkaquah Trail
from Trackrock Gap to Brasstown Bald parking lot, then down to Jacks Gap for
7.8 miles of strenuous hiking. Trail ascends 2,100 feet and descends 1,400
feet. Spectacular views. Shuttle.
Jacks
Gap at base of Brasstown Bald on Hwy. 180
George
Radcliffe 706-745-8355 |
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Jun 17
(D2)
09:00 |
Flat
Creek Loop
in Fannin County. This 5.8 mile loop hike begins at Deep Gap
on Aska Road and is rated easy to moderate. (≈4 hrs)
Park &
Ride in
Blairsville. Gene
Hall 706-781-9816 |
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Jun 17
(C3) vv
*08:00* |
The
Miller Trek at Brasstown Valley Resort.
This 6.5 mile loop is moderately difficult with an elevation change of 1,400
feet and some rough, rocky footing. (3 hrs)
Trailhead parking lot on service road at the
Resort
Darlene Rothenay 706-379-3029 |
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Jun 19
09:00 |
Georgia Trail Maintenance Day.
Meet at 09:00
with option to have breakfast at Mary Ann’s at 08:00.
Mary Ann’s Restaurant in Young
Harris.
John
Quinlan 706-896-2430
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Jun 24
(D2)
09:00 |
Neel
Gap to
Tesnatee Gap (key exchange hike). One half of the group starts
at Neel Gap; the other half starts at Tesnatee Gap. Meet for lunch and
trade keys! 5.5 miles.
Choestoe Baptist Church parking lot on Hwy
180. Ben
Kennedy 706-896-2669 |
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Jun 24
(C4) vv
*08:00* |
Chunky Gal from the AT to Glade Gap.
7 miles strenuous hiking
starting at Deep Gap. From Deep Gap we will hike on the old AT to the start
of Chunky Gal and then down to Glade Gap. Shuttle.
Ingles
parking lot in Hayesville.
Bobbi LeHoullier 828-389-8240 |