Date/Time
Date(s) - 10/12/13
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Category(ies)
List of Attendees
- Rony K
- Peter de Lastic
- Debbie Wehunt
Date: Saturday, October 12, 2013
Distance: 6 miles
Difficulty Level: D3
Carpool Time: 8:30am at Intown Community Church
Carpool Cost: $10 each for 4 people sharing a car.
Hike Leader: Peter de Lastic (770-880-2966)
Yonah Mountain is located near Helen Ga. There is approximately a 1400 ft elevation gain in around 2.5 miles. As we near the top, we will veer off the main trail and hike along the side of the exposed rock face. We will have lunch on a rocky outcrop with an excellent view near the top of the mountain or on the grass patch at the summit. It does involve some steep sections and rocky terrain, and should prove to be moderately strenuous. It will take us about 1.5 hours to drive to the location. After the hike we will drive in to Helen Ga and spend about an hour looking around and maybe stop for an ice cream.
PLEASE NOTE:
This hike does have some elevation gain but should be manageable for anyone is reasonably fit. It is the equivalent of hiking up Stone Mtn about 2.5 times.
Hiking poles or a hiking stick are highly recommended for the steep and rocky sections. There are restrooms (pit toilets) at the trailhead.
Required Items to Bring:
1-2 liters of water
Trail snacks
Lunch
Good hiking boots/shoes
Money to help cover gas costs
Recommended Items to Bring:
Day Backpack
Hiking Poles/Stick are highly recommended.
Rain jacket
Jacket / light sweater for cooler weather. Layered clothing
Bookings
You must be a member to sign up for an event. Click on Members and Signup.