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Three waterfalls on Big Creek


The Basics:
Event Type:
Event Location: Big Creek
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Sep 27 2003  9:00 am >> N/A
Registration Opens: Mon, Jan 1 2007 12:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Sep 22 2003 11:59 pm
Event Duration:per itinerary
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
Bruce
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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:4
Number Registered So Far: 14 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
moderate with short strenuous sections

From the Marta park and ride lot we will travel about 12 miles to I-985, which bears off to the left and travel to Clayton, GA for a brief stop; and then we will travel to the trailhead, some 18 miles distant. We will have a minor, shallow creek crossing, and the 8 mile adventure in the Western Fork of the Chatooga River wilderness will start in mellow, rolling terrain and get a little tougher as we make our way down to the first waterfall, dipping area and lunchspot. The terrain gets a little tougher after this with short strenuous uphill and buttslides to two prettier waterfalls; the last a fifty foot 3 tiered beauty: all on Big Creek. Trust your fearless leader; your hard work will pay off with beautiful scenery, particularly the last two waterfalls. We will pause at all three to enjoy them, and then return to the trailhead; and those that desire will dine at Julia’s afterwards.

NOTE: this is a backcountry, bushwhacking adventure that should have you praising its beauty, well worth the effort and contains my favorite waterfall in Georgia.

Required Items to Bring:
two liters of water
good walking or hiking shoes		Recommended Items to Bring:
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trail food
swimming suit or dipping clothes if you like
(bring a change of clothes for the almost assuredly dirty ones you will have at the end of this event)

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Rabun County, GA meet at carpool only Meet at the carpool only

Notes:

Are Dogs Permitted? NO !

Will this event occur rain or shine? Not in thunderstorms or heavy rain
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:sharing gas costs for carpooling and optional gourmet dinner at Julia’s; 10-30 dollars

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