**11/15:** **Oakwood Park & Ride carpooling, meet at 8:30AM**. Details re carpooling (who will be driving? who needs a ride?) in Comments.

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Yonah Mountain, an iconic foothill in Georgia’s Southern Appalachian range, has "fondly" been referred to as ***unrelenting***. The elevation gain from trailhead to summit is approximately 1,466 feet and the trail is often rooty, with boulders in places that require scrambling, and with several sets of steps. These factors put it in the Dynamic category as it is a strenuous and challenging hike!
The reward, however, for the unrelenting 2.25 mile uphill climb is a sweeping, breath-taking view of the mountains and valleys between Cleveland and Helen.

We will meet near the trailhead bathrooms and begin our hike promptly at 10:00 AM.

[https://www.atlantatrails.com/hiking-trails/yonah-mountain-hiking-trail/](https://www.atlantatrails.com/hiking-trails/yonah-mountain-hiking-trail/)

· **For those that feel comfortable** **carpooling**, the Oakwood Park & Ride, off 985 (exit 16 if driving north) is a convenient meeting place. Take exit 16 onto Hwy 53, turn right, then take an immediate right onto Wallis Rd. The parking area is on the right. Must leave the Park & Ride by 9:00 AM.
· **Dogs** will not be allowed on this hike.
· **What to bring**: At least 1-1/2 to 2 liters of water, snacks (both salty and sweet), lunch (we will eat at the summit), bug spray, sunglasses? Hiking poles are very highly recommended.
· **What to wear**: Sturdy hiking shoes, non-cotton wicking clothing in layers, gloves, a warm hat...do check the weather beforehand!
· **If there is interest**, we can also stop for a bite to eat afterwards, too.

* **Be sure to read the Trail Dames Trust & Safety Pact**: **[https://www.traildames.com/trust.html](http://www.traildames.com/trust.html)**

· **Note re weather**: If there is a high chance of rain or inclement weather, the hike will be canceled and rescheduled.

***CONSEQUENCES OF A NO SHOW - To accommodate all, Trail Dames has a 3-strikes-you-are-out policy for NO SHOWS. Please make sure your RSVP is accurate at least 24 hours prior to event start. If there is a same day emergency, reach out to the hike leaders, please.***

***11/21/23 Revised Trail Dames COVID-19 Guidelines:***
· All local laws regarding social distancing, group size, mask usage, and other COVID-19 issues must be followed and supersede anything Trail Dames might impose.
· When carpooling, please respect the driver’s wishes regarding mask usage.
· And as always, if you are ill or experiencing any flu-like symptoms, please do not attend Trail Dames events.

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