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Registration closed!! Hiking and Hottubs


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Carters Lake Lodge
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Mar 4 2005  9:00 am >> N/A
Registration Opens: Mon, Jan 1 2007 12:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Feb 15 2005 11:59 pm
Event Duration:per itinerary
Difficulty Rating:D1: Easy
Trip Leader(s):
Rebecca Portman
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Member Cost:$115.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:17
Minimum Group Size:11
Number Registered So Far: 15 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Easy!

Carters Lake Lodge just a little over an hour north of Atlanta in Gilmer County. This new cabin home may serve as our base camp for other local adventures(the cabin borders the lake, just a short walk to the waters edge), ...you may want to enjoy a long, serene hike along the many available trails and you just might see wildlife, including deer and turkey, while taking in some of the most beautiful scenery in North Georgia.

The weekend is open for whatever you’d like to do. However, we have planned a general itinerary below:

Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions. We will try to accommodate you.

**Check out the amenities at Carter’s Lake Lodge - http://www.carterslakelodge.com/index.html

Friday night - The leaders will be at the cabin by 8:30pm or 9:00pm with the carpool group. Please feel free to arrive at your leisure, but please let us know when to expect you, so that we do not send a search party after you!

We will begin grilling burgers and hotdogs around 8:00 and will have food available for late arrivals. (Please note that cell phone service is often difficult to find in the mountains. Be sure of your directions, or stop and phone the cabin from a land-line (well send you this number before the event). After arriving, feel free to just settle in, eat, relax, get in the hot tub, take a stroll, or whatever you prefer.

Sleeping situation will be first come, first serve, with discounts available to those choosing to share a bed (details below in COST).

Beds double and larger are to be reserved for those sharing a bed.

Sleeping

There are 4 full bedrooms with the following:

1) Queen, bunk and single

2) Queen and bunk

3) Queen

4) King

Additionally, there are 2 queen sleeper sofas in the game room and a loft with a double futon and 2 double sleeper sofas.

Saturday morning - we will cook an elaborate breakfast, followed by the day’s activities.

There will be standard packable lunch fare for those planning to explore the area.

Activities available -(all activities are non-mandatory and fees will be out of pocket for each member):

For the hikers, there will be a planned hike on Saturday (details to be posted shortly).

For others, there are local trails for 4-wheelers or bikes.

Horseback riding is available in the local area around Muletop Mountain. If you want to ride, we recommend making reservations very soon to guarantee a spot. Go to http://www.muletop.com for more info.

The cabin is right next to a lake where a pontoon boat can be rented for approximately $200/day.

Saturday evening - we will have a great feast of a dinner in the cabin around nightfall. Make your plans to return to the cabin by then.

Sunday morning - we will prepare a slightly less elaborate breakfast, then pack out as our check out time is around 11:00 am.

Required Items to Bring:
N/A		Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Camera
Swimsuit
Hiking Shoes
Clothes suitable for your chosen activities. You may bring a cooler with your choice of beverage if you wish. We will have cola and water available.

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Carters Lake, Ellijay, GA We will be at the lodge at approximately 8:30pm From Atlanta, take I-75 North to I-575 North and continue on I-575 (I-575 will become 515 North) until you reach Ellijay.

At the first intersection in Ellijay you will see a Burger King and Wal-Mart on the right and a McDonalds on the left. Take a left at the light (this is Maddox Road but there is no street sign).

Go approximately 1 mile, through the four way stop sign. Maddox will dead end into 282, turn left.

Take 282 West out of Ellijay for approximately 11 miles

Turn left on Ridgeway Baptist Church Road and go about 3/4 of a mile.

Turn right on Lakeland and go about 1 mile.

Take a left on Hunter Ridge, you will pass through the property gates.

Stay to the left of the split in the road and go about 1 mile.

Turn right on Lake Forest.

Continue on Lake Forest approximately ¾ of a mile, turn left on Lakeside Trail, cabin is down the hill on the right.

Notes:

Are dogs allowed? No

Will this event occur rain or shine? Yes

Note: This event WILL be cancelled if we cannot get enough people by 2/15. If WE have to cancel, we will refund your deposit assuming YOUR cancellation did not force us to cancel....
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$115.00/Person
Non-Member Cost:$115.00/Person
Cost Includes:Costs: $100 each for people sharing a bed, $115 for those sleeping in single beds (includes lodging, 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners) Payment Information:

Non-refundable deposit of $25 due immediately to hold spot. Balance due by 2/15. Sign up after 2/15 will require full payment to hold spot.

Please pay the balance promptly, if possible. Cancellations prior to 2/15 will receive a refund less the deposit. No refunds after 2/15.

Note: This event WILL be cancelled if we cannot get enough people by 2/15. If WE have to cancel, we will refund your deposit assuming YOUR cancellation did not force us to cancel....
Make a Payment:Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the AOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

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