Chattooga River Trail Backpacking

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Chattooga River Trail Backpacking

The Basics:

Event Type:

Backpacking

Event Location:

Chattooga River Trail

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Aug 14 2010 9:00 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Jul 22 2010 4:30 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Aug 13 2010 4:00 pm

Event Duration:

2 Days

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Trip Leader(s):

Jay G

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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:

12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

(date change from the email notification) Join a fun group of folks for some moderate backpacking on the CRT. After driving to the trail head at Russell Bridge, we'll hike about 4.0 miles to Lick Log Falls and set up camp. There are several large areas to set up camp including a great place practically right beside the falls. We'll have lunch and then scout the area and gather enough firewood for the evening. With the remaining daylight, feel free to hang by camp or we'll form several groups for small hikes around camp. (There are some other falls within .5-1 mile of Lick Log Falls) As night falls, we'll hang around the fire, have are dinner, and talk turkey. Jay may even bring his trusty backpacking guitar and sing a song or two. On Sunday, we'll take our leisurely time to have breakfast and break down camp. We'll head back to Russell Bridge around 11ish or so.

Required Items to Bring:

Hiking Boots/Hiking Shoes
Backpack for overnight trip
Tent
Sleeping Bag
Thermarest/Sleeping Pad
Backpacking Stove
Water, either in camel back or nalgene carriers
Cold weather gear ...It may be chilly
Headlamp
Did I mention a headlamp? (everyone seems to forget these)
Meals (1 Lunch, 1 Dinner, 1 Breakfast)
Whatever trail snacks you would like

Please see the AOC Backpacking Checklist for other required and recommended items.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
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Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Trekking poles.
Water filter or water purification tablets (Coordinators will have at least 1 filter)s
Point-and-shoot camera s
Bear bag
Lighter or matches
Emergency rain pancho "

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From Carpool
Take 85 North to 985 (11.9 mi)
Stay left and follow 985/23/365 to Rickman Rd in Clayton, Ga (75.6 mi)
Turn Right on Rickman and follow to Warwoman Rd (0.5 mi)
Turn right onto Warwoman Rd which will merge on 28 (12.5 mi)
Stay on 28 to destination (3.1 mi)
Gravel parking lot will be on your left right after you cross the bridge over the Chattooga
http://bit.ly/aG9ABC (google map w/directions)

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

208Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $83.20 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:

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

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