Cheaha Trail Head to the Lake and Back with no Blueberries or Swimming- Carpools

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Cheaha Trail Head to the Lake and Back with no Blueberries or Swimming- Carpools

The Basics:

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Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Near Cheaha State Park

Hike: Cheaha Trail Head to the Lake and Back with no Blueberries or Swimming- Carpools

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Dec 3 2022 7:30 am >> Sat, Dec 3 2022 4:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Nov 28 2022 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Dec 3 2022 6:00 am

Event Duration:

8 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

10 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Mike C

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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:

10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Sorry, pictires are from the last June event. I will take some so that next year I will have winter pictures.

Hope you’ll join me for a wonderful adventure on the Chinnabee Silent Trail in the beautiful Talladega National Forest.

We'll leave from the carpool locations promptly at 7:00 AM and drive to the Cheaha State Park Headquarters. We'll take a quick bathroom break there and also use it as a meeting point for anyone who may not be meeting at the carpool location. From there it is just a short drive to the trailhead parking lot. *The trailhead is located approx 3 miles south of the park headquarters on the left. The trailhead we are using is directly across the road, NOT the one by the parking lot*.

This will be an "in and out" hike of around 10 miles total distance.

The trail is named for Creek Indian Chief Chinnabee, an ally of Andrew Jackson during the Creek War. The designation of “Silent Trail” comes from the trail’s builders. Between 1973 and 1976, Boy Scout Troop 29 from the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind created the trail with the help of the USDA Forest Service. The hike is considered by many to be one of the most enjoyable in the state.

* If you are meeting us at the event, we'll see you at 8:15 Central time at the Cheaha State Park Headquarters.

Required Items to Bring:

Plenty of Water

Hiking Shoes or Boots

Snack or Lunch

Sunscreen

Dry Clothes for the ride home

Money for gas and your meal

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Waterproof Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Meeting address before starting the hike:

Cheaha Park Address:

19644 Hwy 281

Delta, AL 36258

GPS: Latitude 33.4702859 Longitude -85.8138687

From Atlanta area take I-20 WEST into Alabama

Take exit # 191 & Turn LEFT on U.S. Highway 431

Drive 3.7 miles & Turn RIGHT onto County Rd 131

Turn LEFT onto Highway 281

Go south on 281 for 12.5 miles & Turn RIGHT into the Cheaha State Park Headquarters.

There is a store with restrooms to the left when you enter. We will meet there before we continue driving to the trailhead. If you are meeting us at the event, we'll see you at 8:45 Central time at the Cheaha State Park Headquarters. *The trailhead is located approx 3 miles south of the park headquarters on the left. The trailhead we are using is directly across the road, NOT the one by the parking lot*

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

224Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $89.60 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.

Notes:

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

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