Rock climbing at Lost Wall. - Sat, Aug 29 2009

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Rock climbing at Lost Wall.

The Basics:

Event Type:

Outdoor Climb

Event Location:

Crockford-Pigeon Mountain Wildlife Management Area

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Aug 29 2009 9:00 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Aug 6 2009 10:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Aug 27 2009 10:00 pm

Event Duration:

10 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Trey Baldwin
Matt B.

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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:

9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

This is a beginner/intermediate top-rope climb to lost-wall on Pigeon Mountain. We'll have enough gear to set up 3 top ropes so plenty of people will get a turn. Some climbing experience recommended but not necessary. Let us know if you can belay!

Required Items to Bring:
Harness (begin at $35 from REI), grippy/low ankle athletic shoes, water and lunch. The event will end at around 4pm so you can make it back to the Park and Ride before 6pm.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Belay device, chalk bag, climbing shoes

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take I-75 until north of Atlanta.

About 1/2 way between Atlanta and Chattanooga watch for I-75 exit for Resacca, Lafayette, (HWY 136) - Turn L onto HWY 136 & cross over I-75.

Go 6.5 miles to T intersection turn Right to stay on HWY 136.

Go 14.3 miles (through Villanow & over mountain) to T intersection & turn Left to stay on HWY 136.

Go 1.3 miles and turn Right to stay on HWY 136. (be careful this intersection will sneak up on you).

Go 3.9 miles to HWY 27/136 (traffic light) - continue straight ahead to HWY 27 in the town of Lafayette, Georgia.

Turn Left onto HWY 27/193 and go a short distance. HWY 193 north will turn Right.

Crockford-Pigeon Mountain Wildlife Management Area sign at turn into the climbing area off Chamberlain Road.Go 2.7 miles on HWY 193 to Chamberlain Road and turn Left onto Chamberlain (Fina station on Right)

Go 3.3 miles on Chamberlain Rd to Crockford-Pigeon Wildlife Area sign on Right - turn Right onto gravel road. Take this road approximately. 1.8 miles (as the road steepens it gets rougher, and goes up the Mt. via a series of switchbacks) Lost Wall Parking is just past the fourth switchback on the left.

If coming from the north (i.e. Trenton, GA or Chattanooga, TN), You can come across lookout mountain on 136. When you intersect 193, take it to the right. You will come to the Fina station at the right turn onto Chamberlain Rd after 10 minutes or so. This eliminates driving into and out of Lafayette, GA

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

181Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $72.40 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:

Some of us are camping on Pigeon Mountain overnight and bouldering at nearby Rocktown the next day. Bring camping gear, an extra day's worth of food and coordinate with your carpool if you wish to camp overnight with us.

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

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