Semi-Exploratory Amicalola Fitness Hike - 16-ish miles

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Semi-Exploratory Amicalola Fitness Hike - 16-ish miles

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Amicalola State Park - park visitor center

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jun 13 2010 10:00 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 8:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Jun 10 2010 9:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jun 12 2010 9:00 pm

Event Duration:

8+ hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Trip Leader(s):

Denise Millon

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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)

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Itinerary:

This is a fitness hike for intermediate to advanced hikers and for those training for backpacking, mountain climbing, or other strenuous/endurance adventure trips.

The hike is approximately 16 or so miles round trip with an average hiking speed. We will start at the bottom of the falls, and hike up waterfall stairs to the trailhead. From the trailhead, we will hike the AT Approach trail to Springer Mountain. This trip is semi-exploratory because I have never gone to Springer before, though I have done the rest of the route. On our way back down the Approach Trail, the plan is to turn onto the Len Foote trail and head over to the Hike Inn for a much needed rest and a less inclined trail down the mountain. (Since I have never caught that trail from the Springer direction, I might need assistance making the turn so we don't miss it!)

I believe the total hiking distance is between 15 and 17 miles, though I don't know the exact number. The time duration above is an estimate. It may take longer.

If you are signing up for this trip and have not done 10+ mile AOC trips previously, please email me as to why you believe you are able to do this distance. It's hard. I'm not sure how well I can do this hike!!!

Please plan on bringing lunch and snacks, and A LOT of water! I want to be sure everyone is prepared to handle the distance and heat! We will be stopping by the Len Foote Hike Inn for a break. The Inn will sometimess have some bread, dessert or fruit left over from dinner the night before that you can take in exchange for tips for the Inn employees but this is not guaranteed.

Required Items to Bring:
Good hiking shoes
A LOT of water and Gatorade
Lunch and Snacks
Clothing appropriate for weather conditions
Rain Gear

Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From the Park & Ride we will go north on Georgia 400 past the outlet Mall to GA 136. Left on 136 till GA 52. Right until the park entrance. We will gather at the Visitor Center parking lot near the entrance.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

104Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 am

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Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $41.60 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:

Will this event occur rain or shine? Yes

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Cost Includes:

$5.00 State Park Fee unless you have an annual park pass

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