Providence Canyon Backpacking Trip

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Providence Canyon Backpacking Trip

The Basics:

Event Type:

Backpacking

Event Location:

Lumpkin, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Mar 12 2011 8:00 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Tue, Feb 15 2011 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Mar 1 2011 6:00 pm

Event Duration:

2 days

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Trip Leader(s):

Scott Bennett

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Member Cost:

$12.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Providence Canyon is also known as Georgia's "Little Grand Canyon." The massive gullies (some with a depth of 150ft) have interesting colors of pink, orange, red, and purple that will make great photo opportunities. We will start out Saturday morning at 8am from the Mansell Park and Ride to arrive in Lumpkin, GA and Providence Canyon around 11am. We will then hike about 2-3 miles along the backcountry trail loop to our campsite over relatively flat terrain. After setting up camp we will continue hiking the backcountry trail along the edges of the canyon which will allow some great photo opportunities. We will then have the option to explore the bottom of the canyon on Saturday if time permits or wait until Sunday on the hike out of camp. Total hiking distance over two days will be approximately 12 miles depending on exploratory hiking. This is a great backpacking trip for beginners. Total distance with backpacks will only be about 4-5 miles. Note: there will be no bathrooms, water, or electricity at the campsite.

There will possibly be no water source near the campsite, be sure to bring plenty of water!

Required Items to Bring:
Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, toiletries, flashlight, food, and water: 1 lunch, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast, snack food for hiking, sunscreen, daypack.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Camera.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Go South on Georgia 400 to I-85, Go through downtown Atlanta, Stay on I-85 After you pass I-285 drive approx 52 miles to I-185 South, Drive through Columbus, Just before you get to the entrance of Fort Benning, Exit #1 on to 27/280, go South on 27/280 for approx 12 miles, 27 and 280 separates, stay on 27, drive approx 19 miles, just before city of Lumpkin, turn right onto 39C drive approx 7 miles to the park.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

340Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 am

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Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $136.00 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:

$12.00/Person

Non-Member Cost:

$12.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Georgia State Park Backcountry Site Fee

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the AOC on Tue, Mar 1 2011.

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Payment

A 12.00 deposit is due with 10 days of your registration to guarantee your spot or you will be removed from the event. Full payment (balance) is due feb 15
Payment may be made via PayPal, PC Banking or Check. It is your responsibility to get the deposit payment and/or balance payment in meet the due dates. Allow two days processing for PayPal and PC Banking and one week to mail a check.
No partial payment for partial attendance.
All payments must be made to the Treasurer, Denise Van Huss, Paula Schubert. PayPal and PC Banking transactions are sent to treasurer@atlantaoutdoorclub.com. Cheques should be made out to Atlanta Outdoor Club and sent to the club's address below a minimum of one week prior to the registration cut-off.

Event Payment Address:

Denise Van Huss, Paula Schubert
Atlanta Outdoor Club
P.O. Box 48162
Atlanta, GA30362

Cancellation

If you cancel on or before feb 15, full payment is refundable less a 5.00 AOC administrative fee. NO refund unless someone from the waitlist replaces you and pays in full. At that time, you would receive full refund less a 5.00 administrative fee.
Event is rain or shine however the trip leader may cancel if extreme weather conditions are forecast.