Backpacking to Lick Log Creek

sponsor

Print-Friendly Version

Add this event to your calendar (Outlook, iCalendar)

Add REGISTRATION REMINDER to your calendar

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

Backpacking to Lick Log Creek

The Basics:

Event Type:

Backpacking

Event Location:

Chattooga River Trail

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Nov 15 2008 9:00 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Oct 20 2008 8:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Nov 11 2008 9:00 am

Event Duration:

2 days

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Jason Hicks

Email Trip Leader(s)
You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information.

Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Ok folks time for a nice easy backpacking trip! The trail to Lick Log Creek is an in and out that begins at Russell Bridge along Route 28 and follows the banks of the Chattooga River for roughly 4.5 miles. The trail is practically flat and some mild hills on it. We will leave the carpool at 9am and get up there about 11-12. We will get on the trail and hike in about 3.5 miles to the various campsites. We can then as a group decide to camp there or move on and camp near the falls or set up camp and slack pack to the falls and back. Then we will break camp the next morning and go back out the sameway we came in and head into Wallhalla. There we can get something to eat and or head straight back to Atlanta

Required Items to Bring:
Tent, backpack, sleeping pad, raingear, warm coat, warm hat, flashlight, toilet paper, utensils, cookware, water, lunch, dinner and breakfast

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Please see the list underbackpacking or go to REI and see the section under expert advice then click on camping and hiking and then click on backpacking checklist

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From Atlanta 2.5 hours, 85 northbound to first exit in SC and take highway 11 north to Wahalla. Then take hwy 28 north and right before the bridge crossing the Chattooga river there is a gravel parking lot on your right. I strongly encourage people to carpool and limit the number of cars. This is a difficult area to find so might be best for everyone to met and go together so I can show you where it is at

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

200Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $80.00 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 please if you are new to backpacking please contact me if you have any questions. This trip is for people who want to start backpacking or new to it and want to learn. I will be happy to assist you in getting the equipment and teaching you all I know. Do not let your apprehension or your lack of equipment from backpacking. Together we can solve that problem

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

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