Full Moon Tallulah Gorge Suspension Bridge Hike

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REGISTRATION & PAYMENT REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page. This is a paid event with payment managed by the trip leader(s) and NOT the AOC. Please read the event description carefully for payment details and instructions.

Full Moon Tallulah Gorge Suspension Bridge Hike

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Tallulah Gorge State Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Feb 19 2011 6:30 pm >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 6:30 pm *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Feb 7 2011 7:15 am

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Feb 19 2011 4:00 pm

Event Duration:

6-8 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Clay White

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Member Cost:

$5.00/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:

14 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Come explore majestic Tallulah Gorge's cascading waterfalls and sheer canyon walls as they glimmer in the soft light of a full moon. Tallulah Gorge is a magnificent canyon two miles long and almost 1000 feet deep.

We will join Tallulah Rangers for a guided hike to the suspension bridge, 80 feet above the gorge floor. We will take the Hurricane Falls Staircase, which consists of several hundred stairs, in both directions. Therefore, this event would be unpleasant to those with knee problems or other issues with stairs. The climb out of the gorge will be strenuous.

Important Note: Tallulah Gorge State Park limits the number of hikers permitted. Moreover, I cannot reserve spots - each individual hiker must call the Park. Therefore, after signing up on the AOC list, please contact the Park at (706) 754-7981 to put your name on the list. At the time I am posting this event, there are sufficient slots available with the Park to meet our needs. Should the Park list reach capacity before the AOC list does so, we will take only the number of people who were able to properly register with the Park.

There is a $5 fee per person, which is paid to the Park on the date of the hike. This payment is not made to the AOC. There is also a $5 per vehicle parking fee, unless you have a State Park parking pass.

Required Items to Bring:
water
clothes appropriate for weather

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Camera
Snacks, if desired

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Tallulah Gorge State Park
Jane Hurt Yarn Rd
Lakemont, GA 30552

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

152Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

6:30 pm

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $60.80 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:

Please be sure you can attend before signing up, due to the limited number of spots available.

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Member Cost:

$5.00/Person

Cost Includes:

$5 fee for guided tour and access to the suspension bridge
$5 parking fee unless you have an annual parking pass.

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.
*Note: Winter weather in North Georgia is unpredictable. If snow or ice creates safety issues, we will cancel the event. I will also consider canceling in the event of an unpleasant mixture of cold and rain.