Friday Afternoon Hike: Buford Dam

Friday Afternoon Hike: Buford Dam

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Buford Dam, Buford, GA, at the Lower Overlook parking lot.

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Dec 4 2009 1:00 pm >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 12:00 pm *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Tue, Nov 24 2009 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Dec 3 2009 10:05 pm

Event Duration:

per itinerary

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Richard A. Zalik

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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:

6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We will walk the Laurel Ridge Trail in the counterclockwise direction, with a side trip to the bottom of the dam and a pedestrian bridge over the Chattahoochee, for a total distance of a little over 4 miles. This trail offers nice views of the dam, the river, and Lake Lanier, so you may want to bring your camera.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Carry at least one quart of water with you on the hike. The trail is wide, so shorts are ok if weather permits.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From the Park and Ride go north on I 85, and take the I 985 exit. Continue a little under 4 miles on I 985 until Exit 4. At the top of the ramp take a left onto SR 20. Proceed about 5.5 miles on SR 20 and take a right onto Suwanee Dam Road, which dead ends after 2.2 miles when it reaches Buford Dam Road. Take a left onto Buford Dam Road, and proceed 1 mile. The Lower Overlook parking will be on your right. If you reach Buford Dam you went too far.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

50Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

12:00 pm

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $20.00 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:

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

Cost Includes:

Share gas costs with driver.

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

Friday Afternoon Hike: Buford Dam - Fri, Dec 4 2009

Friday Afternoon Hike: Buford Dam