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Arkaquah Trail from Brasstown Bald to Track Rock Gap


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Hiawassee/Blairsville, GA
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Oct 23 2010  8:30 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 8:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, Oct 11 2010 7:30 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Oct 22 2010 6:00 pm
Event Duration:Per itinerary
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
Marty
Lynn
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:15
Minimum Group Size:8
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
This should be the perfect weekend to see one of the rarest wildflowers in North America - the Fringed Gentian. The flower blooms in late October in Track Rock Gap.

THIS IS NOT A FITNESS HIKE :) If you're one of those who like a D4 hike but at a slower pace, then this is the hike for you. We prefer to hike as group and stop 'whenever' to enjoy the trail.

We are only going one way, so we'll leave cars at Track Rock Gap for a shuttle. The 5.5 mi. trail is very rocky in many places, so choose appropriate footwear. Before the hike we will walk the ¼ mile, 500 ft. ascent from the parking lot to the interpretive center and observation area at the top of the mountain.

Dinner on the way back is optional. Your leaders will not be joining you though. We are headed back to Atlanta to the Candler Park Fall Festival to catch the entertainment headliner ... Francine Reed. Anyone interested can do the same. Francine is scheduled to go on at 7:30.

Please be at the carpool no later than 8:15.


Required Items to Bring:
  • 2 Liters of Water or sports drink
  • Trail Snacks/Lunch
  • Appropriate hiking shoes/boots
    		• Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

    • Hiking poles

    How to Get There:
    Event Directions:Given out at carpool.
    Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):200Mile(s)
    Carpool Departure Time: 8:30 am
    Carpool Location:   Log in for location
    Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
    Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $80.00 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.

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

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