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Horseback riding and hiking in the Chattahoochee National Forest




The Basics:
Event Type:Multi-Sport
Event Location: North GA Mountains
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Nov 14 2010  10:00 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, Oct 25 2010 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Nov 5 2010 5:00 pm
Event Duration:5 - 6 hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Brian Clark
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Member Cost:$55.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:5
Number Registered So Far: 12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
We will meet at the carpool and head to the outfitter to saddle up for our 10am horseback ride through the Chattahoochee National Forest where we will ride up to 2100 ft. to a beautiful overlook of Batesville and beyond. On a clear day you can see into North Carolina. The return trip is a gradual decent back to the stable through wooded trails.  With the fallen leaves the views should be spectacular.  We will ride for two hours and our guides will take us through varied terrain from single horse width trails to wide old logging roads.

This ride more than a head to tail walk, we will trot and we will canter - HOLD ON.  No horseback riding experience is necessary, just a need for speed!  The outfitter will go over a few basics before we depart - just be prepared to hold on when we trot and canter.

If you have a fear of horses this trip isn't for you, trotting and cantering (horse is running full speed) can be intimidating.  This isn't the trip to try horseback riding to see if you like it, I will do a different trip for intro to horseback riding.

Weight limit for the horses is 250lbs.

After our ride we will drive to Helen for lunch.  After lunch in Helen, on the way home we will stop at Dukes Creek Falls to hike the 1 mile out and back trail (2 miles total) down to the double water falls (Dukes creek and Davis creek).  The trail is the roadbed of the Byrd-Matthews Lumber Company logging railroad, operated circa 1914–15, and is an easy hike.  

We should be back at the carpool around 5:30pm.

This event will take place rain or shine, only thunder and lightening will prevent us from riding, please be prepared with rain gear and/or a change of clothes.

Required Items to Bring:
Money for lunch in Helen
Money for car pool

Rain Gear/Change of clothes

Horseback riding:
Boots with heels, or hiking boots
Jeans

Hiking:
Hiking boots, shoes, sneakers (I've hiked this trail in flip flops too)
You can wear your jeans hiking if you'd like, or bring a change of pants.
Water
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

If you have boots with heels that is better for horseback riding than hiking boots.


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Will be given at carpool

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):180Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:30 am
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $72.00 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.

Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$55.00/Person
Non-Member Cost:$55.00/Person
Cost Includes:
COST INCLUDES 2 hour horseback ride
Make a Payment:Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the AOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

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

Payment

  • Once you sign up I will email you the phone number of the outfitter, you will need to call them with a credit card number to reserve your spot.  They will have a list from me.  On site you can pay with your credit card on file or cash.
  • You will need to reserve your spot no later than Friday Nov 5th or you will be removed from the event. 
  • Payment may be made in person via cash or credit card. 
  • No partial payment for partial attendance.

Cancellation
  • Event is rain or shine, we will only cancel if extreme weather conditions are forecast such as thunder/lightening or heavy rains.
  • If you cancel before Thursday Nov 11th at 5pm you will not be charged.
  • If you cancel after 5pm on Thursday to Sun morning before the ride, 20% cancellation fee will be charged to your card. 
  • If you don't show up and you haven't called you will be charged 100%.
  • If you need to cancel you must speak with someone at the outfitters and not leave a message.