Rich Mountain Widerness Area/Cartecay River - Sun, Mar 20 2011

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Rich Mountain Widerness Area/Cartecay River


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Rich Mountain Widerness Area/Cartecay River
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Mar 20 2011  9:15 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 9:15 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, Mar 14 2011 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Mar 19 2011 8:00 pm
Event Duration:6-8 hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Grant Brown
Scott Bennett
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:20
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:
This is a beautiful spot in North Georgia. I hope you can make it for this fun, easy, and nearby hike. I have been here many times and have always been so impressed by the easy driving access, short hike (approx 1.5mi) to a wonderful spot on the river, and the return hike (about another 2 miles). And, yet, it is truly a fairly remote and uncrowded Appalachian experience - that we all so love.
This is a loop trail that starts outside of East Ellijay in the Rich Mountain Wilderness Area, and winds down to the Cartecay River. We'll hike to the river, hang out on the rocks for a picnic lunch, possible swimming ; ), sunning and play.  Once we've had enough - probably around 2 and 1/2 hours total - we'll head back to the cars through the woods - probably around a 2 mile hike back to the cars.  There are several lengths of loop trails to choose from.
My hiking pace is typically moderate with potentially a lot of stops for photography, berry picking, and viewing the scenery. This is a fun, relaxed day and we won't be in a hurry or rush.
Total hike and lunch time is approximately 3 hours.
Total drive time is approximately 2.5 hours.
Best guess is that we'll be back at Chastain around 4 pm.

Required Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):118Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 9:15 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $47.20 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.

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