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West Rim Trail, Cloudland Canyon


The Basics:
Event Type:Explorer
Event Location: Cloudland Canyon State Park
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Dec 19 2009  8:00 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 8:15 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Thu, Dec 10 2009 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Dec 17 2009 5:00 pm
Event Duration:10 hours counting drive time.
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
Dirk
Kristi
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
West Rim Loop Trail
4.8-mile loop. Rated moderate.
The West Rim Loop Trail is one of the most scenic hiking trails in the Southeast. Beginning at the Daniels Creek Bridge and climbing out of the canyon onto the plateau, the trail provides magnificent views of Trenton, Georgia, neighboring Sand Mountain, and of Cloudland Canyon itself. Cottages and walk-in campsites are accessible via this trail. Passing over varied terrain, most of the hike is moderately difficult, becoming strenuous on several short sections.
 
Will also include the Waterfall trail where the 2 trails meet up. It's less than a mile down & back, but it includes 600 stair steps so this section is a bit strenuous. It has 2 falls of 60 & 90 feet which has shear drop offs to some beautiful pools below.

Required Items to Bring:
Sunscreen
Water
Snacks
Lunch
Good hiking boots		Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Extra warm clothes, maybe rain gear

How to Get There:
Event Directions:
Cct Park & Ride, 3221 Busbee Dr Nw, Kennesaw, GA,  30144 - (770) 427-4444
  1. Start out going NORTHWEST on BUSBEE DR NW toward MILSTEAD VILLAGE APARTMENTS. 0.5 mi
  2. Turn LEFT onto CHASTAIN RD NW. 0.0 mi
3. Merge onto I-75 N/GA-401 N. 48.9 mi
  4. Take the GA-136 exit, EXIT 320, toward RESACA/LAFAYETTE. 0.3 mi
5. Turn LEFT onto GA-136. 6.6 mi
6. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto SUGAR VALLEY RD NW/GA-136. Continue to follow GA-136. 14.6 mi
7. Turn LEFT onto GA-151/GA-136. 1.4 mi
8. Turn RIGHT onto GA-136/E GA-136. Continue to follow GA-136. 4.0 mi
9. Turn RIGHT onto US-27/GA-1/GA-136/LYLE JONES PKWY/MARTHA BERRY HWY. 2.5 mi
10. Turn RIGHT onto N MAIN ST/US-27/GA-1/GA-136/LYLE JONES PKWY/MARTHA BERRY HWY. Continue to follow US-27/GA-1/GA-136/LYLE JONES PKWY/MARTHA BERRY HWY. 0.5 mi
11. Turn LEFT onto GA-136/W GA-136. Continue to follow GA-136. 17.0 mi
  12. Turn RIGHT onto CLOUDLAND CANYON RD. 0.9 mi
  13. CLOUDLAND CANYON RD becomes CLOUDLAND CANYON PARK RD. 0.2 mi
  14. CLOUDLAND CANYON PARK RD becomes CLOUDLAND CANYON RD. 0.0 mi
  15. CLOUDLAND CANYON RD. 0.0 mi
Cloudland Canyon State Park, Cloudland Canyon Rd, Rising Fawn, GA,  30738 - Total Travel Estimate : 97.51 miles - about 1 hour 46 minutes
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):195Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:15 am
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $78.00 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:
There is a $5 entrance fee per vehicle to enter the park, which we can all split.
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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
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