Beginners Backpacking - Panther Creek Falls

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Beginners Backpacking - Panther Creek Falls

The Basics:

Event Type:

Backpacking

Event Location:

Chattahoochee National Forest

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jul 24 2010 10:15 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 8:45 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Tue, Jul 6 2010 9:15 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Jul 21 2010 10:00 pm

Event Duration:

Overnight

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Lucy Clinton

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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:

8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Note: While this is "Beginners Backpacking", all are welcome. The "beginner" part just means that it will not be a strenuous trip....and also that the trip leaders will be happy to answer any questions before, during, and after the event about gear or general backpacking issues.

This is a great trail for backpacking with the majority of it shaded and no stressful elevation changes. The goal for the group is to hike 3.5 miles to reach the 70 foot high waterfall where we will make camp. Once we get settled we can swim to cool off, head another 4 miles up the trail to the dam, or whatever floats your wilderness boat. Reservations cannot be made, so if another group has beaten us to the spot we'll have to camp at another nearby location (all have water sources), and this will motivate us to stick to a strict carpool departure schedule.

Dogs are welcome (limit one dog per person please) but make sure they are sociable with people and other dogs.

We will bring a water filter and everyone is welcome to share.

Required Items to Bring:

Backpacking gear
Food for the duration of the trip
Hydration (we will have a water filter to replenish)

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Swimwear

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take I-985 North which turns into US 23/441. 16 miles past Cornelia, turn left onto Glen Hardman Road, then turn right onto Historic 441 for 1 mile to the Panther Creek Recreation Area parking lot.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

144Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:45 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $57.60 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:

There is a $3 parking fee per vehicle

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