Black Rock Mountain State Park - Sat, Sep 22 2012

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Black Rock Mountain State Park


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Mountain City, Georgia   Hike: Black Rock Mountain State Park   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Sep 22 2012  8:00 am >> Sat, Sep 22 2012 4:30 pm  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Wed, Sep 19 2012 1:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Sep 22 2012 6:30 am
Event Duration:Approximately 8 Hours 30 Minutes, including driving time
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:10 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Clay White
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Located in Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains, Black Rock Mountain State Park is Georgia's highest state park.  On clear days, hikers enjoy 80 mile vistas, including three states.  Our hike will include the sights and/or sounds of streams, creeks, numerous overlooks, and beautiful views of the Southern Appalachian mountains.

We will walk the following two trails:
 
1) James E. Edmond Backcountry Trail.  This is a moderate to strenuous 7.6 mile loop (including overlooks), which includes a walk beside the meandering Taylor Creek and a fabulous view of the Little Tennessee Valley from a rock outcropping on Lookoff Mountain.

2) Tennessee Rock Trail.  This is a 2.2 mile loop with some great views and an encounter with the eastern continental divide.

If the Ada-Hi trail has re-opened, we will consider this short (.5 miles) but steep walk to view the falls.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Lunch
  • Trail Snacks
  • At least 2 Liters of Water or sports drink
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:

Directions will be given out at the carpool.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):182Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $72.80 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:



There is a $5 parking fee, unless you have a State Park parking pass. 


Pursuant to Georgia State Park rules, dogs must be on a leash 6 feet or shorter.


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

Cost Includes:

Please bring cash to share gas expenses with carpool drivers.


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

A little rain won't kill us, but I will cancel on a case by case basis if the weather is foul enough.