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Saturday Morning Hike: Pickett's Mill


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Historic Site, Dallas, GA
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Feb 5 2011  10:00 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 9:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Wed, Jan 26 2011 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Feb 4 2011 8:00 pm
Event Duration:3 hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Richard A. Zalik
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Member Cost:$4.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:18
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:
We will do two loops, walking parts of the White, Red and Blue loops and all of the Brand house trail,
as well as some cross country, for a total walking distance of about 6.5 miles. Total walking time: about 3 hours.

Required Items to Bring:
  • Trail snacks.
  • Plenty of water
  • Good hiking boots.
  • Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

    How to Get There:
    Event Directions:Carpool only, please, unless you already know how to get there.
    Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):43Mile(s)
    Carpool Departure Time: 9:30 am
    Carpool Location:   Log in for location
    Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
    Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $17.20 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:
    Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Historic Site is one of the best preserved Civil War battlefields in the nation. The terrain today closely resembles the dense woods described in 1864. The site contains a steep ravine, Pickett's Mill Creek, the mill ruins, and several miles of well-marked hiking trails.
    * We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

    Cost & Payment:
    Member Cost:$4.00/Person
    Non-Member Cost:$4.00/Person
    Cost Includes:Please share gas expenses with carpool drivers. Admission to the site is $5.00 per person.
    Make a Payment:Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the AOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

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