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Len Foote Hike Inn


The Basics:
Event Type:Overnight
Event Location: Amicalola State Park
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Feb 20 2011  9:00 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Sun, Jan 2 2011 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Feb 5 2011 9:00 pm
Event Duration:Overnight
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Jason Hicks
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Member Cost:$80.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:14
Minimum Group Size:8
Number Registered So Far: 14 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
*******WARNING *******
This is a Sunday/Monday trip.

This is a rain or snow or shine event.  So preparely properly .. but remember we will be staying overnight in a warm dry place regardless of the walk in and out weather.


- If you enjoy wilderness hiking but prefer a soft bed, hot showers, and great food instead of camping, the Hike Inn is for you. The Inn is accessible only by foot over a moderate 5 mile trail which originates at the top of the falls. We will check in at the Park Visitors Center to get vital information and directions for our walk to the Hike Inn. You must check in at the Visitors Center before 2:00 PM or you will not be permitted to hike. But I wish for our group to be on the trail by noon at the latest so we will check in about late morning after the drive up.  The hike takes from 2 to 4 hours, so we will start early enough to arrive well before the facilities tour and dinner (5:00 PM & 6:00 PM). You only need to bring your personal items, including layered clothing, hiking boots, extra socks, rain gear, toiletries, water and snacks (for the trail), sunscreen, insect repellent, and flashlight. Please, no pets, cell phones, beepers, or radios. After arrival at the Hike Inn, you can settle in and begin exploring. Cold and hot drinks are available in the dining room. In the cooler months, enjoy wood-burning stoves in the common areas.

Dinner and breakfast are served family style. Educational and entertaining programs are conducted in the Sunrise Room after dinner most evenings. Programs consist of everything from worm composting to storytelling. Books and games are also available. The Sunrise Room (as you would expect from the name!) is an excellent place to observe the sunset in the evening and the sunrise in the morning.

Check out the lodge at www.hike-inn.com and you can see what the bunk rooms look like, along with the fun things to do at the Inn.

Required Items to Bring:
Ski cap, gloves, trekking poles (if you like), plenty of water, and extra clothes for once you get to the inn and would like to change after a hot shower		Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
If you bring anything remember there are no trash cans at the inn and you will need to hike out any trash you are responsible for, ie snack wrappers etc . .

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Dawsonville, GA 30534 11:00 a.m. � Amicalola Falls State Park Visitors Center From 400 North, proceed toward Dawsonville past the North Georgia Premium Outlets. Turn left (west) on Highway 53 at the intersection with 400. Continue on Highway 53 through Dawsonville. Turn right on Highway 183 where it intersects 53. Turn right on Highway 52 where it intersects with 183. Amicalola Falls will be about 3 miles on the left on Highway 52
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):100Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 9:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $40.00 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:
 
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Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$80.00/Person
Non-Member Cost:$80.00/Person
Cost Includes:80.00(includes bunk bed and two meals-dinner and breakfast. Deposit of $45, due the same day upon signing up, is required to hold your spot.  If you are mailing a check it needs to be in within 10 days of the day you sign up.  The remaining money will be due by Feb. 1, 2011. Failure to meet either payment deadline would risk being removed from the trip and replaced with someone on the waiting list. Anyone signing up or moved from the waitlist after Feb 1, 2011, payment is due the same day.

Deposit is refundable less $10 if you cancel on or before Feb 1,2011. No refunds after Feb 1, 2011, unless replaced.
Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the AOC on Sat, Feb 5 2011.
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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note: See the information under Cost Includes