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Change Your Altitude - Every Day Waterfalls | |||||||
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| Event Type: |  | Adventure | | ||||
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20 Walton Lane, Rabun Gap, GA 30568
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| Date(s) & Time: | | Fri, May 23 2025 5:00 pm >> Mon, May 26 2025 12:00 pm | | ||||
| Registration Opens: | | Fri, Apr 25 2025 7:30 pm | | ||||
| Registration Cut Off: | | Fri, May 16 2025 9:00 pm | | ||||
| Event Duration: | | 2 Days 19 Hours | | ||||
| Difficulty Rating: | | D5: Difficult (Exploratory) | | ||||
| Pace: | | Moderate | | ||||
| Trip Leader(s): | | Deema Email Trip Leader(s)
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| Member Cost: | | $10.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below) | |||||
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| Who's Invited: | | Members Only, 21 And Older Only | | ||||
| Maximum Group Size: | | 2 | |||||
| Minimum Group Size: | | 2 | |||||
| Number Registered So Far: | | 7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | |||||
| Are Dogs Permitted: | | No | |||||
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Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue. This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary. | |||||||
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Join us on this laid back and modest hiking trip to Rabun Gap. While Warwoman Dell and Rabun Bald are currently under closure order, it is set to expire April 30th and it covers only the area north of Warwoman Rd. Even if the closure order gets extended, we can hike many other wonderful trails. I'm not worried about finding alternative hikes in this region.
Day 1 The plan is to arrive on Friday evening to the Misty Mountain Retreat by 5pm, unload, unpack and enjoy dinner together, served to you by me, so tough luck! Link for our accomodation: https://www.booking.com/Share-Ih95WC https://www.vacasa.com/unit/73478 We will aim to be out of the door no later than 9am every morning.
Days 2 Saturday will include the following activity: 1- Hike Bartram Trail from Warwoman Dell, a D4, 8.5 miles, 1900 feet elevation 3 waterfalls, Wooden Bridge, and beautiful trails https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/rabun-bald-via-bartram-trail-closed-db98dc0?u=i&sh=50xumr
2- Late Picnic lunch (bring your own food) and wine tasting at 12 Spies Vineyard, tastings cost $15 includes four wines of your choosing, 1 ounce pour of each. This is not part of the trip cost, you pay to the vineyard when you order. The winery is 0.7 miles from the house, and it closes at 5. https://www.12spiesvineyards.com/
Day 3 On Sunday, we will go for a D5 hike at Black Rock Mountain State Park. We will hike 4 different trails, total of 11.5 miles, and 3000 feet elevation. Will stop for a lunch break by the lake, and finish the hike at Ada Falls. https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/james-e-edmonds-trail-12e35d9?u=i&sh=50xumr
Dinner plans for Saturday and Sunday will be discussed as a group, keeping in mind the crowds on this Memorial Day weekend, and No, we will not eat at the "Rabun Flea Market & Vicki's Restaurant".
Day 4 Monday we will pack the cars and our "to go" coffee/tea and start driving towards Atlanta. We will stop on our way for a short but "strenious" D1 hike, 2.2 miles 450 feet elevation, drink our coffee at 2 waterfalls, Panther Falls and Angel Falls. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/georgia/angel-falls-trail--2
The trip is currently open for 7 members including the trip leader, we can add more people if a couple or two happen to sign up (or friends who don't mind sharing a bed), the rooms assignment will be finalized by the trip leader based on the final participants list and practicality.
I will coordinate the carpool for Friday 2:30pm departure, based on the location of drivers and participants, but I will not participate in the carpool as I will be in Clayton early Friday morning for a hike at Black Rock (unless you sign up for that hike as well, then you can ride with me). All travel plans will be communicated and finalized a few days in advance. We have a schedule packed with FUN, we will not go to a grocery store or "stop on the way" during the trip, we will do that just in case of an emergency, so please pack your cooler as listed below. | |||||||
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| Event Directions: | | The rental address is listed under Location. From Indian Trail Park & Ride to Accomodation in Rabun Gap: | | ||||
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The hikes location might change due to unforseen circumstances such as wildfires in the area, but I will make sure the substitution is in a similar category. When you sign up for the hike, your name will be added to the waitlist, Trip Leader will add your name to the attending list based on the sign up time, ability to complete the hikes listed, and willingness to participate in the additional social activities. I will not attend the carpool as I will be in Clayton early Friday morning for a hike at Black Rock, but all plans should be ironed out a few days before the trip. Important information for paid events in which payment is managed through the AOC: - Payment must be received by the payment due date and prior to participation in the event. - Some paid events require a minimum number of registered participants. If that number is not met, the event will be canceled and refunds will be issued to those who have already paid. - Third-party vendors often require damage deposits. Each registrant agrees to be liable for and required to reimburse the Atlanta Outdoor Club for any withheld deposits due to the actions of or damages caused by that registrant. - No partial payments. All registrants must pay the posted Member Cost regardless of any agreement you may have with any party involved in the event. - Read the event description carefully for additional information, and contact the trip leader(s) with any questions. * We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events. | |||||||
| Cost & Payment: | |||||||
| Member Cost: | | $10.00/Person | |||||
| Cost Includes: | | AOC fee only - The AOC fee is non-refundable. The accomodations total cost is $812, it will be split equally among the group. IF we have 7 participants, then the cost of accomodation will be $116. Your final cost will be an equal per capita share of the rental house, even if sleeping arrangements differ. I estimate that carpool cost for the whole trip should be around $50 per person, amount will change based on final trip mileage and number of participants.
The cost does NOT include charges imposed for damage to the rental property (which will be paid by the person doing the damage, or divided among all registrants if that cannot be determined).
You must make a payment of $116 to the trip leader, who is advancing the rental fee, within three days of registration. Payment to the trip leader may be made by Venmo or Zelle (678-427-0729). You must also make a payment of AOC fee. Details of how to pay are found below, but note that these instructions ONLY apply to the AOC fee.
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| Payment Cut Off: | | Payment must be received by the AOC on Fri, May 16 2025. | |||||
| Make a Payment: | | Click here for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW. | |||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. *Note: Since the house is booked, the money you will pay is not refundable. If someone else, Who is approved by the trip leader, agrees to take your place they will pay you directly. No refund will be issued from the trip leader. The AOC fee is non-refundable. | |||||||
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