Black Rock Mountain Pioneer Camping

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Black Rock Mountain Pioneer Camping

The Basics:

Event Type:

Camping

Event Location:

Black Rock Mountain State Park, Mountain City, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Oct 9 2009 8:00 pm >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 6:00 pm *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Sep 7 2009 10:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Oct 2 2009 5:00 pm

Event Duration:

per itinerary

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Phil 'Foz' Parkerson

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Member Cost:

$36.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

21 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Pioneer camping (a.k.a. car camping) is an easy event for those looking to get back to nature and enjoy the simple pleasures in life...sleeping outdoors and sitting around a fire. This month, we are heading to Black Rock Mountain State Park, Georgias highest state park at 3,640 feet and hopefully enjoy some Fall colors as well.

Black Rock Mountain pioneer camping is not your traditional pioneer camping per se. You have the option of sleeping in a bunk house (each with 9 bunk beds) or pitching your tent for the traditional experience. Also, the campsite has a large cabin that may or may not be open, a large fire ring and some infamous pit toilets.

Saturday, after breakfest, we will do an area hike (probably a D4) and then the rest of the day is on your own. I remember an awesome game of horse shoes one year. Later, its one of my famous dinners and then relax around the fire. Sunday, after a lite breakfast, we will pack for home.

Join me for another fun and relaxing edition of pioneer camping with Foz. Cheers and see you around the fire!

Required Items to Bring:
Tent
Sleeping bag/pad
Change of cloths
Jacket
Bug spray
Headlamp
Cup/Mug
Camp chair
(2) bags of firewood (important!)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Hiking shoes
Camelback
Trekking poles
Sunblock
Kooler with your favorite beverage
Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Mountain City, GA, 8:00 p.m. at the pioneer campsite in Black Rock Mountain State Park. I-85N to I-985N to 441N through Tallulah Falls and Clayton; 3 miles North of Clayton, in Mountain City, turn left onto Black Rock Mountain Parkway (look for brown signs) and continue up steep mountain road into the park; at the Y in the road, turn left for the park office OR turn right and follow signs to pioneer camping; turn right on gravel road and continue down hill to pioneer campsite.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

178Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

6:00 pm

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Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $71.20 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.

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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$36.00/Person

Non-Member Cost:

$41.00/Person

Cost Includes:

$36.00 includes camp site rental and all meals.

Additional fees: $5.00 state park parking fee unless you have an annual park pass

Payment can be made via PayPal, PC Banking or check. It is your responsibility to get payment in to met due dates. Allow two days processing for PayPal and PC Banking and one week to mail a check.

No partial payment for partial attendance.

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the AOC on Fri, Oct 2 2009.

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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note: If you cancel on or before Oct 2, you will receive a full refund less a $5 administrative fee. No refund if you cancel after Oct 2 unless someone replaces you and pays in full, then you will receive a full refund less a $5 administrative fee.

Event is rain or shine however the trip leader may cancel if extreme weather conditions are forecast.