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*CANCELLED DUE TO TRAIL CLOSURE* Bartram Trail - Warwoman Dell to Pinnacle Knob | |||||||
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STATUS: | Cancelled - Show on Calendar (until date passes) | ||||||
Event Type: | Hike | ||||||
Event Location: | Clayton, GA | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sat, Oct 12 2024 10:00 am >> Sat, Oct 12 2024 2:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:40 am *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Opens: | Tue, Sep 17 2024 7:00 pm | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Fri, Oct 11 2024 5:00 pm | ||||||
Event Duration: | 4 Hours 30 Minutes | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D4: Moderate to Difficult | ||||||
Distance: | 8 Miles | ||||||
Pace: | Moderate | ||||||
Trip Leader(s): | Greg Pharo Email Trip Leader(s) You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information. | ||||||
Member Cost: | None | ||||||
Participant Info: | |||||||
Who's Invited: | Members Only, 21 And Older Only | ||||||
Maximum Group Size: | 10 | ||||||
Minimum Group Size: | 3 | ||||||
Number Registered So Far: | 12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | Yes | ||||||
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This delightful hike includes waterfalls, cascading mountain streams, serene dells, and a fantastic view from atop Pinnacle Knob. No wonder it's an AOC classic event! We'll start our adventure at Warwoman Dell, just outside Clayton Georgia. A lush forest valley just outside Clayton, Warwoman Dell is a lovely picnic area located on the Bartram Trail. We'll gather here no later than 9:50 am so that we can start our hike promptly at 10 am. Our 8-mile trek takes us northbound on the Bartram Trail. A short climb brings us to the tumbling cascades of Becky Branch Falls. We'll head through the forest and encounter a small creek which leads to an impressive set of waterfalls along the rocky canyon carved by Martins Creek. We’ll stop to admire a beautiful double-tiered waterfall near the 2-mile mark before starting our ascent toward Pinnacle Knob. We will then start our uphill climb, gaining over 1,100 vertical feet as the trail tunnels through dense rhododendron. A left turn at 3.2 miles leads us onto the Pinnacle Knob Trail which winds upward to the summit. This is a great place to enjoy lunch, take in sweeping views from atop the granite boulders, and admire the lush plant life inhabiting the windswept craggy perch. Finally, we will retrace our steps downhill, returning to Warwoman Dell. This is a challenging D4 mountain trek with nearly 1,800 feet elevation gain. Recent D4 or higher hiking experience with the AOC, or equivalent activity, is required in order to join the fun. Please contact the trip leaders if you have any questions about participating. | |||||||
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Event Directions: | For those who are not carpooling: we will meet at Warwoman Dell at 9:50 am. Take US 441 north to Clayton, then turn right (eastbound) onto Warwoman Road. Proceed three miles; Warwoman Dell is on the right side. Parking is free but limited, so we encourage carpooling. Click here for directions to Warwoman Dell using Google Maps. | ||||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 95Mile(s) | ||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | 7:40 am | ||||||
Carpool Location: | Log in for location | ||||||
Carpool Directions: | Log in for directions | ||||||
Carpool Cost: | Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $38.00 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. | ||||||
Notes: | |||||||
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events. | |||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. |