Unicoi Gap to Deep Gap Agenda
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008
In an effort to complete our goal of finishing up the state of GA by the end of the year, we’re working on an agenda for a post-Christmas hike from Unicoi Gap, GA to Deep Gap, NC. This agenda would complete the last 25 miles or so of GA that we have left and get us around 6 miles into NC territory.
Total estimated mileage is hovering around 31.1. Simple enough to knock out in a few days, although the weather may prove it more difficult than it ought to be.
Here’s the tentative plan:
Friday, 26 December
- Drive endpoint car to Deep Gap, NC, parking at the end of FS71. Parking notes:
Deep Gap — Reached via highway US64 and Forest Service 71. From Franklin, NC, go West on US64 13.6 miles (from overpass where US23 turns South toward Atlanta) to FS71. Turn is just past top of hill with ‘Clay County’ sign. From West, follow US64 East past Hayesville, NC, make long climb up mountain, and near top of second climb, watch for sign for FS71 on right. FS71 is a 6-mile single-lane gravel road, normally quite passable for autos. Note that this road is closed during the Winter — usually between Jan. 1st and March 15th. Follow FS71 to parking area at end; the AT crosses through this parking area. To go South on AT, head West out of parking area — to go North, head East.
- Drive startpoint car to Unicoi Gap, GA, parking at the usual spot.
- Hike 12.4 miles to Deep Gap (GA) shelter, traversing both Tray Mountain and Kelly Knob along the way. Set up camp.
Saturday, 27 December
- Easy day… 7.7 miles from Deep Gap (GA) to Plumorchard Gap. Set up camp.
Sunday, 28 December
- 11 miles to Deep Gap (NC), crossing GA/NC border after an easy 4.1 miles (much rejoicing all around)
Weather outlook is wet and cool.
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