Easy backpacking Panther Creek take 2

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Easy backpacking Panther Creek take 2

The Basics:

Event Type:

Backpacking

Event Location:

Panther Creek Falls Trail

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Mar 13 2010 10:00 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 10:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sun, Feb 7 2010 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Feb 28 2010 6:00 pm

Event Duration:

Overnight

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Jason Hicks
Lucy Clinton

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Member Cost:

$3.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Number Registered So Far:

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Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

So lets try this again shall we?

Now Panther Creek is a very popular place for hikers and I am hoping with the cold and the holiday we might have a thinner crowd to compete with. Starting about 1.5 miles - 2 miles in are 2 campsites and the further in we get the more there are. I did this trip yesterday and counted 4 decent campsites.

Either way we will be near a good water source! We should be up at camp by 11-12. Set up camp and gather fire wood which is Lucy's job your fearless co trip leader. Once we have camp set up I plan to lead some people to the falls which is another 1-2 miles further up depending on the campsite we chose. Once then come back and eat dinner and settle in the for the evening of hanging out around the campfire.

Feel free to bring your dogs and adult beverages but again please be responsible for you 4 legged friend and beverages.

Once we wake up the next morning I am not in a huge hurry so maybe leave the campsite by 9am or 10am? Then head back to Atlanta.

Required Items to Bring:

Backpacking gear and if you need to know more then contact me.

Remember this is winter next to a creek so it will be COLD.

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Nice attitude
No whinning

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take I-985 North which turns into US 23/441. 16 miles past Cornelia, turn left onto Glen Hardman Road, then turn right onto Historic 441 for 1 mile to the Panther Creek Recreation Area parking lot.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

144Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

10:00 am

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Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $57.60 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.

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Member Cost:

$3.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Parking Fee at the Trailhead Parking Lot

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