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Wildcat Wilderness Waterfall Wonderland (New Time)




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Dawsonville, GA   Hike: Wildcat Wilderness Waterfall Wonderland (New Time)  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Sep 24 2025  9:45 am >> Wed, Sep 24 2025 3:15 pm  (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, Sep 15 2025 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Sep 23 2025 8:06 pm
Event Duration:5 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:11.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
RonnyJ (Call me Ron)
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 12 / 5 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

You will need to purchase a one day Hunting/Fishing License ($5) to participate in this event.  Click here to purchase

Join us as we explore the Dawsonville Wilderness area. We will seeing 5 waterfalls, crossing creeks and having a great time! This is an 11 mile hike with 2800 feet of ascent.

It has been a while since I have done this trail and we will be starting at a different trailhead and exploring a few new areas. It is sure to be a fun adventure. We will be taking the loop CCW, mostly downhill to start and mostly uphill to finish. Somewhere along the way we will be taking a break for lunch and perhaps a short swim.

There will be 4 wet foot crossing on this hike, we will be stopping to change shoes. Be sure to bring some appropriate shoes for creek crossing (up to knee deep) or be prepared to hike with wet feet.

This is a strenuous, wilderness hike. You must have recent D5 experience to participate in this event.

 

It's hunting season, so wear bright colors... even orange! The trails open at 10am, thanks to Alice for letting me know.

 


Required Items to Bring:
  • Water Shoes
  • Poles
  • Small Towel
  • Lunch
  • Sense of Adventure
Recommended Items to Bring:
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  • Camera
  • Sense of humor
  • Treats to share

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

The trailhead is located off of Monument Road. This link will take you to the approximate location of the trailhead.

Click here for trailhead location

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):80Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 9:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $32.00 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.

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