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Cartecay River - Hike and Swim


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Elijay, GA
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Jul 12 2009  9:30 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 9:45 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, Jun 29 2009 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Jul 10 2009 8:00 pm
Event Duration:per itinerary
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Ann
Ralph Howard
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:16
Minimum Group Size:16
Number Registered So Far: 17 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Ah - nothing like a swim and a hike during the heat of the summer!

Come join as as we take a short 1.5 mile hike to the Cartecay River.  There will likely be some berry pickin along the way.  We'll hang out on the rocks for some lunch and water play.  Then we'll head to the next - even bigger rock for those who want to jump from the rock into the water.  Once we've had enough - probably around 2 and 1/2 hours total - we'll head back to the cars through the serene fern woods - probably around a 2 mile hike back to the cars.  This is a loop hike.

Total hike and water play time is approximately 3 hours.

Total drive time is approximately 2.5 hours. 

My best guess is - we should be back to Chastain by 5PM.

Required Items to Bring:
Sunscreen, hat, good water shoes, bathing suit, towel, change of clothes, plastic bag for wet clothes.  Lunch and water (the kind you drink!).
Recommended Items to Bring:
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A sense of fun in the sun!

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Turn right on Chastain, Take 575 North, it becomes 515, stop at the East Elijay McDonalds (on the left at the intersection of Maddox Road and 515) to collect everyone and make sure we make the last few turns together.  This is your bathroom break.  

We will continue North on 515 to Route 52, turn right on to Route 52 (there is an Amicalola sign) (the exit is on the right, but when you get to 52 you will take a left). 

Your are now heading east on 52 towards Dahlonega.  Continue on 52, make a right on Mulkey Road (just past the Oak Hill United Methodist Church – same side on the road). 

Take first right onto Martin, continue down Martin to a gravel road, stay on the gravel road until it dead ends (not very far).  This is the Rich Mountain WMA.
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):118Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 9:45 am
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $47.20 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:
This event is only strenuous based on your water play.
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.


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