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Horseback riding & Three Forks


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: near Clayton, GA in Rabun County, GA
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jan 31 2009  9:15 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 9:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Sun, Jan 11 2009 10:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Jan 31 2009 11:55 pm
Event Duration:arriving back in ATL about 9pm
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
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Member Cost:$50.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:15
Minimum Group Size:0
Number Registered So Far: 6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
no-cancellation after jan 26th 11-12:30 horseback riding:http://www.dillardhouse.com/activities.php?location=horseback_riding.php 1:30- Hiking: Join us on this 8 mile hike to see waterfalls on all 3 creeks at 'Three Forks'; that come together to form the Western Fork of the Chattooga River; a federally designated Wild and Scenic River corridor. After arriving at the trailhead, we walk on the easy rolling terrain several miles until getting the Chattooga 'Wild and Scenic' river corridor; where the scenery and adventure get intensely beautiful and rugged. Big Creek with its 3 waterfalls is my favorite waterfall hike in Georgia with added bonus of 2 other waterfalls in their respective gorges, on this hike. We'll hike to Overflow Falls first, a 15 foot rugged beauty of a waterfall; with a nice swimming hole beneath it.then we bushwack our way on old overgrown,forest service roads to Big Creek and the 'Three Forks' intersection. There is a nice waterfall at end of Big Creek there where will have lunch , or dipping in 1 of 2 rock jacuzzis and have a scenic lunchbreak under, near the falls. From here we will cross Overflow Creek to visit another nice waterfall on Holcomb Creek, some 20' high; before returning to the Big Creek trail, with its initial short but steep uphills to 2 more incresingly beautiful waterfalls on Big Creek; capped by a stunning, wild 3-tiered 50' beauty, in a deep gorge. . After the last waterfall we make out way out the relatively mellow uphill to easy road walk out to our cars.

Required Items to Bring:
Waiver form: http://www.atlantaoutdoorclub.com/member/waiver_member.pdf 1. Email me your signed waiver form 2. 3 liters fresh water 3. jacket, hat, gloves 4. hiking boots / trail shoes 5. non-cotton cloths in layers 6. poncho (just in case…) 7. Nuts & Berries and lunch 8. cash for gas (for your carpool driver) 9. towel to sit on for the ride back / paper sack for mucky boots 		Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:
Event Directions: From the Indian Trail Marta park and ride lot, we travel up I-85, then I-985 north to Clayton, GA; where we get onto Warwoman Road. Follow this until its end onto Highway 28 north; and follow it some 4 miles to trailhead. Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): 180Mile(s)
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):180Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 9:30 am
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $72.00 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:
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$50.00/Person
Non-Member Cost:$50.00/Person
Cost Includes:Hour & half horse back riding :http://www.dillardhouse.com/activities.php?location=horseback_riding.php
Make a Payment:Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the AOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note: no cancellation after jan 26th, unless someone from the waitlist replaces you. We will pay direcly to Dillard house staples on event day.