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Backpacking Laurel Snow - Beginners welcome


The Basics:
Event Type:Backpacking
Event Location: Laurel Snow Falls
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jan 15 2011  11:30 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Sun, Jan 9 2011 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Jan 13 2011 9:00 pm
Event Duration:2 days
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
Lucy Clinton
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:





Laurel-Snow is a 2,259-acre natural area. The site is named after two scenic waterfalls, Laurel Falls (80 feet) and Snow Falls (35 feet), and features two prominent overlooks, Buzzard Point and Bryan Overlook (also known as Raven Point). The natural area also has scenic creeks, steep gorges, geologic features, a small stand of virgin timber, and a wide variety of plants.  The land use history of this area remains evident in places. Logging and deep mining took place in some portions of the area in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Some remnants of mining activities can still be seen along the trail. Part of Henderson Creek was dammed to serve as the Dayton Reservoir and water supply for the town of Dayton. The low dam across the stream can still be seen although water is no longer collected for the town.

We will begin our hike by backpacking about three miles until we reach Laurel Falls where we will stop for lunch/snack and take pictures.  Then we will continue our hike to our backcountry campsite which is not far from the waterfall. After setting up camp, we will hike about a mile to Bryan Overlook then back to our campsite and have dinner and campfire.  If you are bringing an adult beverage, please drink responsibly.  Next morning we will have breakfast and hike back to our cars. 

Beginners are welcome but please keep in mind that the trail to Laurel Falls is pretty level and easy for the first half but turns hilly for the second half.  We will hike at a moderate pace. 

If you are bringing your dog, please make sure your dog is well behaved and friendly with people and other dogs.  If you are not bringing a dog, please be aware that we will have furry four legged friends on this trip. 

 

 

 

 


Required Items to Bring:

*Backpaking gear - should include at least a 20 degree sleeping bag as it will be very cold at night. 
*Cash for carpool driver.
* If you need a water filter, I will bring one to share. Also, if you are a beginner and don't have a stove yet, I can boil water for your freeze dried meals or hot drinks with a jetboil. 

Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:
Event Directions:

From carpool take 75N 
Drive 88 miles to merge onto TN-153N 
Drive 13 miles then turn right to merge onto US-27N
Drive 10 miles then merge onto TN-29N / US-27N toward Dayton
Drive 17 miles -->Turn left at WALNUT GROVE ROAD (Eckerd on corner)
Drive 3/4 mile then turn left at Back Valley Road (Lay-Z-Boy)
Drive .7 miles then turn right at Richard Creek Rd (Gravel road)
Go 1 mile to parking area.



If you need to find a restaurant in the area, Bimbos (serves breakfast and burges etc) is on TN-29/US-27.  7606 Rhea County Hwy, Dayton, TN 37321.  (423) 775-6316.  Also, if we get separated on the way up, it's a good place to meet.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):260Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 9:00 am
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $104.00 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.


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