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Hiking/Swimming Panther Creek Falls


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Panther Creek Falls
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jun 20 2009  10:30 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Thu, Jun 11 2009 10:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Jun 19 2009 11:55 pm
Event Duration:7 hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Bob Bunner
Kristen
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:18
Minimum Group Size:10
Number Registered So Far: 18 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:
Now that it's almost summer, and things are starting to heat up outside, come join us for a hike and a swim at Panther Creek Falls. This is a relatively flat hike of 3.5 miles along Panther Creek until we reach the falls. Once we reach the falls, we'll stop for lunch and enjoy a swim. After about 2 hours at the falls, we'll return to the trailhead. This is a good hike for virtually all fitness levels. Come join us!

Required Items to Bring:
Hiking shoes/boots, water, lunch, swimsuit, water shoes
Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Take I-985 North which turns into US 23/441. 16 miles past Cornelia, turn left onto Glen Hardman Road, then turn right onto Historic 441 for 1 mile to the Panther Creek Recreation Area parking lot.
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):144Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 9:00 am
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $57.60 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:
Parking fee $3.00 - pay at the trailhead Share the cost of gas with whom you carpool. This hike will not occur if rain is likely.
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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note: Please review our cancellation policy carefully!