July 01

(D2)

 Bartram Trail  from Warwoman Dell (3 miles east of Clayton) to the viewing platform at Martin Creek Falls.  This scenic 4 mile ( ≈2:30 hrs) round trip also passes by Becky Creek  Falls.

July 01

 (A2)

Albert Mountain via Long Branch and AT trails.  10.6 miles.  New hike.  We will go 1.9 miles on the Long Branch Trail to Glassmine Gap, then 3.4 miles to Albert Mt. via the AT.  Return the way we came.

July 08        

(D3) vv

Chunky Gal Trail from Bob Allison Campground along scenic Tuni Creek  to the big buckeye tree and return.  4 miles ( 3:00 hrs) with 5 stream crossings (slippery footing) each way.  Hiking sticks required.

July 08        

(C2)

Summer Waterfalls Hike.  We’ll hike first to 250 ft. Dukes Creek Falls for an easy 2.2 miles. Then on to Raven Cliff Falls where we’ll have lunch at the base of the cliffs.  A total of 7.2 delightful miles.

July 10 (change in date)

NC Trail Maintenance Day. 

July 15

(C3) vv

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)

July 15

 (C3)

Standing Indian Area.  Deep Gap to Muskrat Shelter on the AT and return via “old” AT.  7 miles.  4 miles to the shelter on the AT. Rocky section uphill. Raven Rock Ridge for outstanding views.

July 17

Georgia Trail Maintenance Day.   Meet at 09:00 with option to have breakfast at Mary Ann’s at 08:00.

July 22

(D2)

Raven Cliffs Trail.  A scenic 5 mile round trip hike along a cascading mountain stream to towering cliffs with two waterfalls.  Some difficult footing due to erosion. (≈ 3:30 hrs)

July 22

 (C3)           

Dicks Creek Gap south on the AT to Deep Gap Shelter and return for 7.6 miles. ( ≈ 3:30 hrs )  Elevation gain 1,200 feet. Nice scenic viewpoint.

July 29

(C2)

Benton  MacKaye Trail  from  Bushy Head Gap, west of Blue Ridge, in and out for 7.6 miles.  A moderate hike with 1,000 ft. elevation change.

July 29

 (A3)

Unicoi Gap to Tray Mountain on the AT with return on the Rocky Mountain Trail.  A 10.4 mile strenuous hike. Elevation gain is 2,400 ft. going and 900 ft. returning.  Nice view from Tray Mountain.

Aug 05

(C2)

Brush Creek Trail near the Ocoee Whitewater Center.  7 miles, easy to moderate from Boyd Gap overlook with good views of the lake.  Short shuttle required.

Aug 05

 (C3)

Kimsey Creek Trail from Back Country Information Center in Standing Indian area to Deep Gap and return.  A moderate hike of approximately 7.5 miles along scenic creek.

Aug 07

NC Trail Maintenance Day. 

Aug 12

(D2)

Helen to Unicoi State Park Lodge and return. An easy and scenic 5.6 mile round trip hike.  Lunch at Lodge (bring your own or eat in dining room).  A club favorite.

Aug 12

 (C2)

Lake Winfield Scott-Jarrard Gap- Slaughter Gap loop.  Side trip to Blood Mt included.  This is a pleasant 7.4 mile hike with moderate ascents and descents. ($5.00 /$2.50 with Golden Age Pass)

Aug 19

(D2) 

Deep Gap (4,341 ft) to the top of Standing Indian Mountain (5,498 ft.) on the AT.  This is a 5 mile round trip hike in the Southern Nantahala Wilderness Area.

Aug 19

 (C2)

Tesnatee Gap to Levelland Mountain on the AT and return.  This 7.6 mile hike has spectacular views from Cowrock, Wolf Laurel Top, and Levelland Mountains.

Aug 21

Georgia Trail Maintenance Day.   Meet at 09:00 with option to have breakfast at Mary Ann’s at 08:00.

Aug 26

(D2)

Dukes Creek Falls and Smithgall Woods.   Hike 2.2 miles round trip to the 250 ft. falls, have lunch at Smithgall Woods and then hike the 1.5 mile Laurel Ridge Interpretive Trail and/or the .5 mile Wetland Loop Trail.

Aug 26

 (B3 ) 

Winding Stair Gap to Siler Bald on the AT and return. A 8.8 mile hike with 1,400 ft   elevation change. Outstanding view from the top of the bald.

Sept 02

(E1) 

Jack Rabbit Trail at Jack Rabbit Campground.  A 2.4 mile, ( ≈ 1:30 hrs)  mile easy, scenic loop trail on Lake Chatuge in North Carolina.  Length of hike can be increased.

Sept 02

 (C4) vv

Jacks Gap to Brasstown Bald on the Jacks Knob and Summit Trail.  This 6 mile round trip hike climbs 1800 feet to the top of Georgia’s highest peak. (≈ 4:30 hrs )

06:00 PM

Covered Dish Supper/ Business Meeting at Sharp Memorial Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.  Bring a dish for 8 and your table service.                   

Sept 04

NC Trail Maintenance Day. 

Sept 09

(C3) 

Duncan Ridge Trail from Mulky Gap to Fish Gap for ≈6 miles round trip.  This section has some moderate to strenuous ascents and descents. (≈ 3:30 hrs)

Sept 09

 (B2)   

Long Branch Trail to AT to Winding Stair Gap in Standing Indian area.  This 8.2 mile moderate hike begins at the Back Country Information Center.  Short shuttle required.

Sept 16

(D2)

Rock Creek Trail near the Ocoee Whitewater Center.  5.5 mile hike on beautiful forest trail with occasional views of Ocoee River.  Short shuttle.

Sept 16

 (C2)       

Woody Gap to Gooch Gap (in and out).  7.2 miles.  Moderately easy. 3.6 miles each way.  Trail passes Woody Gap (3150), Ramrock Mt. (3200) high point, Gooch Gap (2784) low point. 

Sept 18

Georgia Trail Maintenance Day.   Meet at 09:00 with option to have breakfast at Mary Ann’s at 08:00.

Sept 23

(C2) 

Blue Ridge Gap to Bly Gap at the NC border on the AT and return.   6.4 miles ( ≈ 3:10 hrs ).  Limited parking at  Blue Ridge Gap trailhead.

Sept 23

 (B3) 

Unicoi Gap to Chattahoochee Gap and return.  8.8 mile hike with some rough, rocky footing.  Side trip to Blue Mountain shelter.

Sept 30

(D2)  vv

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.

Sept 30

 (A4) 

Lake Winfield Scott over Blood Mountain to Wolfpen Gap. Via the Jarrard Gap, Freeman Loop, AT, and Duncan Ridge Trails.  8.5 miles with 1500 ft. elevation gain. Some rocky footing.  Shuttle required. ($ 5.00 or Golden Age Pass at Lake Winfield Scott)