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James E. Edmonds Backcountry Trail Hike


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Black Rock Mountain
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Jun 29 2003  9:00 am >> N/A
Registration Opens: Mon, Jan 1 2007 12:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Jun 27 2003 11:59 pm
Event Duration:per itinerary
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
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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:2
Number Registered So Far: 14 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Moderate to Strenuous

Black Rock Mountain State Park, named for its sheer cliffs of dark-colored biotite gneiss, encompasses some of the most outstanding country in Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Located astride the Eastern Continental Divide at an altitude of 3,640 feet, Black Rock Mountain is the highest state park in Georgia. Numerous scenic overlooks provide spectacular 80-mile vistas of the Southern Appalachians, and several hiking trails lead visitors past wildflowers, streams, small waterfalls and lush forests. The summit visitor center and picnic tables are popular with travelers in northeast Georgia. The trail itself is a 7.2 mile loop which overlooks Lookoff Mountain at 3.7 miles and passes by a small waterfall at 6.1 miles. The trail offers a person a chance to see many different types of plant life, excellent views, and is well marked.

Required Items to Bring:
N/A		Recommended Items to Bring:
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Sunglasses
day pack for carrying items
camera
Water
Snacks

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Mountain City, Georgia 11:00am at the Visitor’s Center in the park. Directions: Take I-85 N/GA-403 N toward Greenville. Then take the I-985 N/Lanier Pkwy exit, exit number 113, on the left toward Gainesville. Merge onto GA-365 N, which becomes US-23 N/US-441 N. Take US 441 north to Mountain City. From Mountain City, turn left onto Black Rock Mountain Road. The turn is recognizable by a prominent sign. Enter Black Rock Mountain State Park. Once inside the park, follow the road to the left that goes to the Cottages. Turn right into the large play area. Signs for the James E. Edmonds Backcountry Trail are to be found at the back of the parking lot.

Notes:

Is this a rain or shine event? yes, we will advise you of cancellation due to weather prior to the event

Are dogs allowed? Dogs are permitted, just as long as they are on a 6 foot leash.
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:If you decide to drive and/or meet at the event, there is a $2 per vehicle fee to park inside the park.

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