Saturday Morning Hike: Buford Dam

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Saturday Morning Hike: Buford Dam

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Buford Dam, Buford, GA, at the Lower Overlook parking lot.

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Oct 30 2010 9:30 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 8:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sat, Oct 23 2010 6:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Oct 29 2010 8:00 pm

Event Duration:

two hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Richard A. Zalik

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

18 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

We will walk the Laurel Ridge Trail in the counterclockwise direction, with a side trip to the bottom of the dam and a pedestrian bridge over the Chattahoochee, for a total distance of a little over 4 miles. This trail offers nice views of the dam, the river, and Lake Lanier, so you may want to bring your camera.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Carry at least one quart of water with you on the hike. The trail is wide, so shorts are ok.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From the Park and Ride go north on I 85, and take the I 985 exit. Continue a little under 4 miles on I 985 until Exit 4. At the top of the ramp take a left onto SR 20. Proceed about 7.6 miles on SR 20 and take a right onto River Club Rd and proceed 0.6 miles. Turn right onto Trout Place Rd. and proceed 0.4 miles. We will meet in front of 3195 Trout Place Rd., Cumming, GA 30041, which is right before the entrance to the Fish Hatchery. Parking is allowed at designated areas on the side of the road.

NOTE: Buford Dam Road is closed for construction. We will get into the park through an alternative entrance.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

50Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $20.00 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 Includes:

Share gas costs with driver.

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