Backpacking Fort Mountain - Sat, May 1 2010

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Backpacking Fort Mountain

The Basics:

Event Type:

Backpacking

Event Location:

Fort Mountain State Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, May 1 2010 10:00 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 10:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Apr 1 2010 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Apr 26 2010 10:00 am

Event Duration:

1 night

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Trip Leader(s):

Jason Hicks

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Member Cost:

$7.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

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:

Yes

Itinerary:

Ok folks, time to do some spring backpacking. So I figured why not do it with some great views. The Gahuti trail came to mind since so many people tell me it is a nice trail and I myself have not done it.

So lets met at the carpool. Get up there and to the park office to get our backcountry permit and backpack to camp.

I have reserved campsite # 3 which is approximately 5 miles into this 8.8 mile loop hike. The name of this campsite is "Moonshine" and is located within 150 yards of a water source.

From there we will settle in for the night around the campfire and just relax by the fire.

Once we wake up the next morning we will break camp whenever we feel like and then finish the last 3+ miles to our vehicles and depart for Atlanta.

Caution- Most of you already know this but in case some of you do not know... I am a slow hiker and if you wish to go fast I am ok with that. That being said I will not tolerate anyone who wishes to push the whole group or indivduals to go beyond what they are comfortable going. Everyone hikes there own hike.

Dogs are permitted but under your control and you must obey park rules and be responsible for your dog.

Required Items to Bring:
Backpack
Sleeping bag
Sleep pad
Food
Laid back attitude

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Rain gear if serious chance of same,

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Address/Directions
Fort Mountain State Park
181 Fort Mountain Park Rd
Chatsworth , GA 30705

Located 8 miles east of Chatsworth via Ga. Hwy. 52 (take I-75 exit #333 toward Ga. Hwy. 411).

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

140Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

10:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $56.00 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.

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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$7.00/Person

Non-Member Cost:

$7.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Backcountry permit
You will need to pay the $5.00 parking permit for each car.

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