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Panther Creek Falls hike and swim




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Panther Creek Falls Recreation Area (NFS)
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Aug 22 2009  9:15 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 9:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Wed, Aug 19 2009 10:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Aug 21 2009 5:00 pm
Event Duration:6 hours max
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Scott Bennett
Cristina
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:6
Number Registered So Far: 12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Join us for a fun hike at Panther creek falls.  We did this last week to scout the area out (and not be lost :)  Panther creek is one of my favorites in Ga.  We'll hike close to the river the whole time (3.5 miles) There are a few steep inclines and rocky cliffs but for the most part it's a flat trail.  Even on a hot day the water will keep us cool. Round trip the distance is about seven miles.

We will hike at a moderate pace.  It's a very pretty trail and the river will keep us cool in the summer heat.  When we get to the falls we'll spend about an hour eating lunch and swimming.  There are some great vistas to explore and we will go past three waterfalls.  There are some really exciting cliff walks along the way.   There are hemlocks and pines along the trail as well as some really cool cliff outcroppings. This is one of my favorite hikes and I hope I can share it with others.

Afterwards we can go to rim of Tallulah Gorge for a great view and a cold soda.  Its just down the road and has a great view.  If you've never seen the Gorge you're missing out.

Required Items to Bring:
lots of water/sports drink		Recommended Items to Bring:
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swimsuit, water shoes, hiking poles,

How to Get There:
Event Directions:will be given at carpool
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):144Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 9:30 am
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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.

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