Pocket Trail and Shirley Miller Wildflower Trail

Pocket Trail and Shirley Miller Wildflower Trail

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Near La Fayette, Georgia

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Apr 21 2012 9:30 am >> Sat, Apr 21 2012 7:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 9:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Fri, Apr 13 2012 12:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Apr 21 2012 8:01 am

Event Duration:

10 Hours (including driving and dinner)

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

10 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Clay White
Kelly

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

19 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Spring in Georgia is a beautiful time and the Pocket Trail in the Crockford-Pigeon Wildlife Management Area is a great place to enjoy it.

This is a 9.5 mile loop trail which climbs to and follows a ridge line for almost 3 miles. We'll pass and photograph a beautiful waterfall. We'll also encounter a variety of rock formations along the mountain's edge which provide nice overlooks onto surrounding mountains and farm lands.

This area of the State also contains a variety of rare wildflowers. I don't know what might be blooming, but hopefully we'll encounter some interesting species.

We'll also check out the Shirley Miller Wildflower Trail. This is a very short, level boardwalk with interpretive signs. This will be a leisurely stroll to read the posted information about plant species.

Finally, we'll stop for a group dinner on the way home. If you can't stay for dinner, you will need to bring your own car or carpool with others who cannot stop.

The total hiking distance is approximately 10 miles. Elevation gain is moderate, with a few steep climbs.

Required Items to Bring:
Plenty of fluids for adequate hydration
Trail Snacks and/or light lunch
Good hiking shoes/boots

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

To be provided at the carpool.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

180Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $72.00 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:

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Pocket Trail and Shirley Miller Wildflower Trail - Sat, Apr 21 2012

Pocket Trail and Shirley Miller Wildflower Trail