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Gahuti Backcountry Trail


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Fort Mountain Park
Date(s) & Time:Mon, Jan 19 2009  9:30 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Sun, Jan 11 2009 9:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Jan 17 2009 7:00 pm
Event Duration:1 Day
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
Don Norton (Chicken Feathers)
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:7
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 3 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Follow orange Blazes in a PUD (pointless ups and downs)loop. will cross Mill Creek several times Should be able to rock hop across creek. At the end there is a observation deck where we will be able to see Cohutta Wilderness with the talest peak in sight Big Frog at 4200'. After orignal hike if we have time we will walk the :Old Fort Trail" it is very interesting site. this is a easy to moderate hike.

Required Items to Bring:
water, lunch, rain gear in case it rains		Recommended Items to Bring:
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snacks

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Get back on I-75 North to exit 293 HWY 411 to Chatsworth. Turn right travel 52 East about 7 miles
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):161Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $64.40 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:
there is a Start Park Fee per car. carpool directions and carpool cost not posting to calendar I will try to get higher power to correct.
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