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Rabun Bald and Flat Top Mountain Journey(12miles) ( happiness is:)


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Rabun Bald, 15 iles northeast of Clayton, GA
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Nov 27 2010  8:30 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 8:45 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Thu, Oct 28 2010 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Nov 27 2010 12:00 pm
Event Duration:10 hours, hiking and drive time
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

This is an in and out hike with a total distance of 12 miles and vertical rise of 3,000 feet. We will be summiting 2 mountains on this hike including Rabun Bald and Flat Top Mountain.

Rabun Bald is the second-highest mountain in Georgia and the highest foot-access-only mountain. If features a 360 degree vista from a wooden deck perched above a rustic stone lockout tower at 4,696 feet. We will be hiking west on the Rabun Bald Trail from the parking lot for 2.9 miles to reach the summit of Rabun Bald climbing 2,100 feet. We will then continue on the Bartram Trail for approximately 3 miles to reach the summit of Flat Top Mountain.

Required Items to Bring:

THINGS TO BRING or WEAR:
 1- 2 liters fresh water
 2- hiking boots / trail shoes
 3- non-cotton cloths in layers
 4- poncho (just in case...) 
 5- Nuts & Berries and lunch
 6- cash for gas (for your carpool driver)
 7- towel to sit on for the ride back / paper sack for mucky boots

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):200Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:45 am
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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.

Cost Includes:Share gas expense with your carpool driver

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