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Day hike in the Highest State Park in Georgia!


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Mtn City GA
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Apr 3 2010  9:00 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 9:15 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Tue, Mar 30 2010 5:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Apr 2 2010 9:00 pm
Event Duration:all day
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
Jason Hicks
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:15
Minimum Group Size:8
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Ok folks it will be so pretty this weekend I figured I want to go do a day hike.  But did not want to do it by myself so why not post it here.

So met at the carpool and we will head up to the park which should take about 1-1.5 hours. 

Once there we will get our car passes and then park and start hiking the James Edmonds Trail which is rated difficult to strenuous and is approximately 7.2 miles.  Most of you know I am not that fast of a hiker and will be moving at my normal pace.  Which is about 1.5-2 miles an hour with some stops for pics and rest often.  But not so often to prevent us from getting done in a decent hour. 

I plan to eat lunch on the trail so bring a lunch.

Oh yea and here is what the trail is like!

JAMES E. EDMOND TRAIL (Backcountry)
7.2 mile loop. Rated difficult to strenuous.

The 7.2-mile James E. Edmonds Backcountry Trail, named in honor of one of the park's first rangers, offers both day hiking and backpack camping. This trail is quite steep in a number of places and is rated as "moderate to strenuous." In laurel-filled coves, the trail follows cascading streams with small waterfalls. In the northernmost section of the park, the trail climbs to the summit of Lookoff Mountain and offers a stunning vista of Wolffork Valley and surrounding mountain ranges.


Required Items to Bring:
THINGS TO BRING or WEAR:
Waiver form: http://www.atlantaoutdoorclub.com/member/waiver_member.pdf
  • 3 liters fresh water
  • jacket, hat, gloves
  • hiking boots / trail shoes
  • non-cotton cloths in layers
  • poncho (just in case…)
  • Nuts & Berries and Dinner
  • cash for gas (for your carpool driver)
  • towel to sit on for the ride back / paper sack for mucky boots
  • good hiking shoes,
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    Good go with the flo attitude

    How to Get There:
    Event Directions:Address/Directions
    Black Rock Mountain State Park
    3085 Black Rock Mountain Parkway
    Mountain City , GA 30562

    Located on Black Rock Mountain Parkway, 3 miles north of Clayton off U.S. Hwy. 441. Look for brown directional signs in Mountain City.
    Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):198Mile(s)
    Carpool Departure Time: 9:15 am
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    Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
    Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $79.20 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:
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