Beech Bottom Trail and Jack’s River Trail

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Beech Bottom Trail and Jack's River Trail

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Tennessee/Georgia border, Cohutta Wilderness, east of Cisco, Georgia

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jun 20 2009 8:00 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Tue, May 26 2009 10:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Jun 18 2009 6:00 pm

Event Duration:

All Day

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Trip Leader(s):

Geri Dominguez
Marty
Lynn

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

14 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

This is a 12 mile moderate to strenuous hike with 22 water crossings.

The hike starts in Tennessee where we take the 4-mile Beech Bottom Trail to Jack's River, where we will arrive at the spectacular Jack's River Falls, the most powerful falls in the North Georgia backcountry – an 80 ft. drop in two tiers. There is a great swimming hole between the two drops. We'll stop here for lunch and a swim.

After lunch, we'll follow the Jack's River Trail for 8 miles as it fords the river 22 times. Depths usually range from mid-calf to mid-thigh, but if we have significant rain in the days prior to the hike we'll be looking at waist-deep water at some crossings. You must wear appropriate shoes and clothing for the hike so that you can get wet and keep going.

Notes:
- Trekking poles or a hiking stick are strongly recommended for this hike.
- This hike requires a car shuttle.
- Important medical note: This area is populated more heavily than most with bees and wasps. If you suffer severe reactions to bee or wasp stings, please make sure you bring proper medication or skip this hike altogether.

Required Items to Bring:
3 liters of water.
Lunch and trail snacks.
Suitable clothing for a 12 mile wet hike.
Water shoes you can hike in for 8 miles.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Trekking poles/hiking stick
Towel
Change of clothes for after the hike
Bag for wet clothes
Sunscreen/hat

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Directions will be given out at the carpool.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

180Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool 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:

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