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Third Annual Lower Jacks River Trail to the Falls




The Basics:
STATUS: Cancelled - Hide from Calendar
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Cisco, GA   Hike: Third Annual Lower Jacks River Trail to the Falls  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jul 3 2021  8:30 am >> Sat, Jul 3 2021 4:30 pm
Registration Opens: Mon, Jun 28 2021 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Jul 2 2021 7:25 pm
Event Duration:8 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:15 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
RonnyJ (Call me Ron)
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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:3
Number Registered So Far: 6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Join us as we explore the Jacks River from the western trailhead to the Falls.

This out and back hike will be the perfect recipe for a hot summer day... 20+ river crossings of the cool, clear Jacks river culminating in a quick swim at the falls. We will be moving at a brisk pace, when the trail allows, and slow down for the sometimes slippery river crossings and blowdowns.  Be sure to wear shoes that you will be comfortable hiking in wet all day.  We will not be stopping to change shoes at the river crossings. We will eat lunch at the falls. You will get very wet on this hike.

This is a difficult, wilderness hike. Recent D5 experience is required to join the fun. If your experience is outside of the club, please email me with your hiking experience.

For the safety of the group, the river water level (as measured in Eton https://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?site_no=02384500) should be below 160 CF/sec for an enjoyable hike.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Water shoes
  • Trekking poles
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Change of clothes for the ride home
  • Sense of adventure
Recommended Items to Bring:
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Dry bag

Sarcasm

clown costume


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

The trail head is located near the Georgia/Tennesse border. 

Click here for location OR enter "Jacks River Trail Western Trailhead" into your favorite GPS.

Several miles of gravel road are necessary to get to the trailhead.


Notes:

This is a fair weather event.  If the forcast calls for strong storms the event will be rescheduled.


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


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