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BRAND NEW POSTING!!!! Backpacking trip


The Basics:
Event Type:Backpacking
Event Location: Springer Mtn. to Woody Gap
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Mar 5 2005  9:00 am >> N/A
Registration Opens: Mon, Jan 1 2007 12:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Mar 1 2005 11:59 pm
Event Duration:per itinerary
Difficulty Rating:D6: Advanced
Trip Leader(s):
Don Norton (Chicken Feathers)
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:5
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
strenuous to very strenuous (about 20 miles)

FYI - There will be a MANDATORY MEETING on Thursday March 3. If you are not able to make this meeting you will not be able to go. PERIOD, no exceptions.

We can start from parking lot on Appalachian Trail to Hawk Mtn. We will have lunch at Long Creek Falls and then on to Hawk Mtn. Shelter (if it is not full we can sleep in the shelter) otherwise we will have to pitch tents) On Sunday we will break camp early (by 8:30) as the hike to Woody Gap is 12 miles.

Required Items to Bring:
2 liters of water ( leader will bring water filter as there are plenty of water sources on trail) hiking boots lunch Saturday, Sunday Dinner Saturday night Breakfast Sunday Morning Stove Tent and ground cloth First aid supplies Good sleeping bag Layers of clothing as to what you think you may need (check weather report for East Ellijay at www.weather.com 		Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Please see our suggested items list.

How to Get There:
Event Directions:North Georgia 8:45 AM Marathon Station Hwy 515/60 Travel I-75 North to exit 271 Chastain Rd. turn right go to first traffic light Busbee Drive, turn right, park and ride in on your right next to KSU Student Center. From there we will go to I-575 North which will change to 515, go to 515 and Hwy 60. where we will gather at the Marathon Station, for bathroom break and/or snacks. We will then follow Hwy 60 East thru Morganton and to Woody Gap, where we will drop cars for shuttle. From there go back to Gooch Gap Rd F S Road 42 to Springer Mtn. parking lot. (about 35 miles)

Notes:

Are Dogs Permitted? No

Will this event occur rain or shine? yes (the sun might be shining in the Mountains)

Other Notes: If this event is full please call trip leader and be put on a waiting list. Due to small number of hikers on this trip, if you must cancel, for whatever reason PLEASE contact leader in order to open your spot on the trip to the waiting list.
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:There is a parking fee at Woody Gap $2.00 per car

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