Saturday Morning Hike and Swim: Buford Dam - Sat, Aug 18 2012

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Saturday Morning Hike and Swim: Buford Dam


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Buford, GA   Hike: Saturday Morning Hike and Swim: Buford Dam   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Aug 18 2012  10:00 am >> Sat, Aug 18 2012 1:30 pm  (Carpool Departure: 8:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Sat, Aug 11 2012 12:15 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Aug 18 2012 2:00 pm
Event Duration:3 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:4.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Richard A. Zalik
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:16
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
We will walk the Laurel Ridge Trail in the counterclockwise direction, with a side trip to the bottom of the dam and a pedestrian bridge over the Chattahoochee, for a total distance of a little over 4 miles. This trail offers nice views of the dam, the river, and Lake Lanier, so you may want to bring your camera. 

At about three and a quarter miles we will come to a public beach on Lake Lanier. We will take a long break there and we can wade into the water and swim. At this time of the year the water is very comfortable: cool and refreshing.  There is a restroom there too for you to change in and out of your swimsuit if you would like to. There are picnic tables, so you can have lunch if you want. 

We will then get back on the trail for the last mile and a quarter back to the cars. We should be finished by 1:30 pm.


There is a moderate amount of elevation change on this one..probably about 500-600 feet along the entire route, but we will be walking at a moderate pace.



Required Items to Bring:

Plenty of water
Hiking boots or walking shoes 

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Picnic lunch.


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

From I85, head north and take the I 985 exit. Continue a little under 4 miles on I 985 until Exit 4. At the top of the ramp take a left onto SR 20. Proceed about 5.5 miles on SR 20 and take a right onto Suwanee Dam Road, which dead ends after 2.2 miles when it reaches Buford Dam Road. Take a left onto Buford Dam Road, and proceed 1 mile. The Lower Overlook parking will be on your right. If you reach Buford Dam you have gone too far.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):50Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:30 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $20.00 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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Cost Includes:

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