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Chattooga Cliffs Trail




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Upper Chattooga River   Hike: Chattooga Cliffs Trail  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Jan 17 2016  10:30 am >> Sun, Jan 17 2016 4:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Fri, Jan 15 2016 12:02 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Jan 16 2016 4:04 pm
Event Duration:5 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:10.25 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Mark
Laura V
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

The Chattooga Cliffs trail is a very scenic trail in the northernmost section of the Chattooga River Wild and Scenic River protected corridor. Our hike will start near the swirling cascades that flow under Bull Pen Bridge. We will hike upstream along the northern end of the Chattooga, just a few miles below the headwaters which begin near Whiteside Mountain. Certain sections of the trail are rocky, wet, narrow, and steep in places as it negotiates the precipitous terrain.

The trail crosses two rust colored bridges built with long spans of COR-TEN steel flown in by helicopter.  At the second bridge, Mill Creek flows into the Chattooga with a rushing cascade. A nearby sandbar and large swimming hole entice hikers to come back in the warmer months. Just upstream from this swimming hole, the Chattooga River is forced into "the narrows" - a 5 foot-wide v-shaped crevice with solid rock walls.

The trail provides good scenic views year-round; however, the winter months provide abundant views of the river, the Chattooga Cliffs, and the enormous cliff face of Whiteside Mountain.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Plenty of fluids to stay hydrated
  • Lunch and/or Trail Snacks
  • Emergency rain gear (even if chance of rain is minimal)
  • Waterproof hiking boots/shoes
  • Layered clothing to cover varying conditions
  • A change of clothes/shoes for after the hike.
  • A plastic bag for your wet hiking shoes/clothes.
  • Cash for carpool drivers
Recommended Items to Bring:
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  • Camera

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

N 35.01597, W 83.12634

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):236Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $94.40 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:
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.


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