Hike a maintained trail on a high elevation ridge in an area that has benefited from wilderness designation for almost a quarter of a century. You can expect to see mountain maple, fire cherry, Catawba rhododendron, American mountain ash, sunburst lichen, rock harlequin, columbo, and maybe even a raven or a ruffed grouse!
Date of Outing: Saturday, November 13, 2010Meeting Time, Place, and Directions:
Meet at 10:00 am at Trackrock Gap. From US Hwy 19 & 129, north of Vogel State Park, turn east onto GA Hwy 180 towards Brasstown Bald and go approximately 2½ miles. Turn left onto Town Creek School Rd and go about 5¼ miles. Turn right onto Trackrock Gap Rd and go approximately 4 miles to the small parking area on the left. From here we'll shuttle to the parking lot on Brasstown Bald where a fee is charged.
Leader: Ben Cash, Georgia ForestWatch Volunteer
Outing Location:
Union County and almost entirely within the Brasstown Wilderness Area.
USGS Quadrangle: Blairsville GA-NC, Hiawassee GA-NC, Jacks Gap GA
Distance and Difficulty:
This is a moderate to strenuous hike with about a 2,500 net elevation loss, and will cover 5 1/2 to 6 miles.
Limit: 10
Bring: Lunch, lots of water, rain gear, and appropriate clothing and footwear, hiking poles, camera or binoculars, etc. (Allergic to bees/wasps? Remember your meds/epi-pen)
Rain Date: This outing takes place rain or shine (except lightning), and hikers will be notified if an outing is cancelledPet Policy: Thank you for not bringing your pet friends on Georgia ForestWatch outings. Family Safe Policy: Outings are a smoke, alcohol, and drug free setting, thanks. Sign up now!Reservations required. Our outings are free of charge, and open to everyone "first come, first served" up to the limit. Reserve with the following information:Name of each person attendingYour e-mail addressYour phone # (preferably cell if you'll have it on outing day)
To sign up Click Here or contact Jill Gottesman by replying to this e-mail. 
