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Easy Backpacking - Chattooga River Trail to Big Bend Falls




The Basics:
Event Type:Backpacking
Event Location: Chattooga River - Big Bend Falls
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Nov 7 2009  8:00 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 8:15 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Wed, Oct 14 2009 9:35 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Nov 5 2009 11:55 pm
Event Duration:2 days
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Jason Kotz
EB
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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:2
Number Registered So Far: 12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:
Beginner Backpackers Are Welcome!
Moderate - 10 Miles

We will start from the parking lot and head down the Foothill's Trail to the Chattooga River Trail. We'll turn left and head down a little ways to check out Pigpen Falls and Licklog Falls. We'll turn around and being our trek along the Chattooga Trail which is a moderate to flat trail that runs along the Chattooga River. We'll find an open campsite along the river, set up camp, and then dayhike up to beautiful Big Bend Falls and back.

This is designed to be a mellow trip with plenty of play time. If you wish to decline the dayhike, you're welcome to stay at camp and read or hang out and laugh at EB (who plans to bring her fishing "stuff" to make an attempt at shore fishing). Assuming we can get permits, you're welcome to join her in her quest to catch her own dinner. Be sure to bring a backup dinner, and know that you are responsible for whatever you catch :-)

Sunday morning we'll pack up and head back to the cars, then eat lunch on the road.

Required Items to Bring:
  • Hiking Boots/Hiking Shoes
  • Backpack for overnight trip
  • Tent
  • Sleeping Bag--20 degree is recommended
  • Thermarest/Sleeping Pad
  • Backpacking Stove
  • Water, either in camel back or nalgene carriers
  • Cold weather gear if you are cold natured...It may be chilly
  • Meals Needed:
    1 Lunch
    1 Dinner
    1 Breakfast
    Whatever trail snacks you would like.
    • Please see the AOC Backpacking Checklist for other required and recommended items.
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • We like and recommend trekking poles.
  • Water filter or water purification tablets (we will have one water filter, but it is not recommended for a group of this size)
  • Lighter or matches

How to Get There:
Event Directions:We'll leave the carpool and regroup at the Burger King in Clayton, GA

Burger King
73 Rickman St
Clayton, GA 30525-5141
(706) 782-4576

We'll leave BK around 10:15 and head on to the trial head.

1) Head west on Rickman St toward Hwy-441 N/GA-15/GA-2/US-23/US-441      499 ft
2) Take the 1st left onto Hwy-441 S/GA-15/GA-2/Lookout Mountain Scenic Hwy/US-23/US-441/US-76       0.3 mi
3) Take the 1st left onto Chechero Rd/GA-2/Lookout Mountain Scenic Hwy/US-76 Continue to follow Lookout Mountain Scenic Hwy/US-76 Entering South Carolina    10.2 mi
4) Slight left at Chattooga Ridge Rd          9.4 mi
5) Slight left at Highlands Hwy/SC-28         0.7 mi
6) Turn right at Village Creek Rd               0.5 mi
7) Slight left to stay on Village Creek Rd    0.5 mi
8) Turn right to stay on Village Creek Rd    1.2 mi
9) Village Creek Rd turns slightly left and becomes Nicholson Ford Rd (gravel)      1.1 mi
10) Drive to a parking area on the right.
11) Park and access the Foothills Trail at the northwest corner of the lot.


Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):290Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:15 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $116.00 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:
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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.