Panther Creek - the entire trail and back - RESCHEDULED - Tue, Feb 2 2016

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Panther Creek - the entire trail and back - RESCHEDULED


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Panther Creek Falls Recreation Area (NFS)
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Feb 2 2016  10:15 am >> Tue, Feb 2 2016 5:30 pm  (Carpool Departure: 8:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Wed, Jan 13 2016 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Feb 1 2016 9:00 am
Event Duration:7 Hours 15 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:13 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Ann
Ralph Howard
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Member Cost:$3.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Join us for a fun hike at Panther creek  all the way (about 13 miles). We'll hike close to the river the whole time. There are a few steep inclines and rocky cliffs but for the most part it's a flat trail.  

We will hike at a moderate to fast pace (that means between 2.5 and 3.0) depending on the trail condition.  It's a very pretty trail and due to river it could be cold. There are some great vistas to explore and we will go past a few waterfalls.


Required Items to Bring:

THINGS TO BRING or WEAR:
 1- fluids (your choice)
 2- hiking boots / trail shoes, change of boots for in the car
 3- non-cotton cloths in layers
 4- poncho (just in case...) 
 5- Lunch
 6- cash for gas (for your carpool driver)
 7- towel to sit on for the ride back / sack for mucky boots

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Hiking poles


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

 From the Windward Park and Ride in Alpharetta, GA: 
- Get on GA-400 N/US-19 N from Windward Pkwy (1.0 mi / 3 min)
- Follow GA-400 N/US-19 N to GA- 306 E. Take Exit #17 from GA-400 N/US-19 N (15.0 mi / 14 min)
- Get on GA-365 N/US-23 N in Hall County (20.4 mi / 30 min)
- Follow US-23 N to Travis Smith Rd in Habersham County (35.6 mi / 32 min)
- Drive to Old Historic U.S.441 N (1.0 mi / 2 min)
- Turn left onto Travis Smith Rd (0.2 mi / 1 min) 
- Turn right onto Old Historic U.S.441 N. Destination will be on the left (0.8 mi / 2 min)

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):150Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:30 am
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Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $60.00 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Notes:

We will not do this hike if it is rainy or there has been alot of rain on the previous day.


* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Member Cost:$3.00/Person
Cost Includes:

Parking fee.

Make a Payment:Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the AOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.