Bridal Veil Slip and Slide - Sat, Jul 25 2015

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Bridal Veil Slip and Slide

The Basics:

Event Type:

Water

Event Location:

Tallulah Gorge State Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jul 25 2015 6:30 am >> Sat, Jul 25 2015 5:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 6:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, Jul 8 2015 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Jul 23 2015 9:00 pm

Event Duration:

10 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Pace:

Leisurely

Trip Leader(s):

Jason Hicks

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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:

11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

Natural Water Slide at Bridal Veil Falls It's too hot for hiking, so let's play in the water! One of the most spectacular canyons in the eastern U.S., Tallulah Gorge is two miles long and nearly 1,000 feet deep. From the visitor's center, we will take Hurrican Falls Trail to Bridal Veil Falls. Approximately 2 miles, round-trip but we can make it longer depending on how the group feels. The trail is mulched with metal stairs. Rated difficult. This trail has a total of 1,099 stairs (including staircase to gorge floor). Please do not attempt this trail if you have any known health condition. Good shoes are required - no flip flops! Tevas or Chacos should be ok. Once we are in the gorge, we will spend the day swimming and playing in the river. Bridal Veil Falls forms a natural water slide that provides hours of entertainment. When everyone is tired, we will head back home. Only 100 hikers are allowed each day into the gorge so that is why the early start.
Afterwards we will go for the traditional after event meal of Mexican Food. If you do not wish to go for same make sure you are in a vehicle that will take you back from the event immediately. If you can not locate a vehicle that is not coming back after the even right away it might be best for you to drive yourself to the event.

Required Items to Bring:

Good shoes for hiking/climbing
River shoes to change into
Old bathing suit
Towel
Water or Gatorade
Good attitude to go with the flow.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Lunch/snacks
Sunscreen
Change of clothes

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From Atlanta:Take I-85 north to Exit 113 - 985N. From here it is about 65 miles to the park. We will meet at the Interpretive/Visitor Center at 8:00 am

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

150Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

6:30 am

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Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $60.00 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:

Please note to all drivers there is a $5.00 parking fee at the state park. That fee should be split up amoung the passengers in each car.

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