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Black Rock Mountain State Park - All 4 Trails


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Black Rock Mountain State Park
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Mar 5 2011  8:00 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Wed, Mar 2 2011 7:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Mar 4 2011 11:00 pm
Event Duration:Estimate of 8.5 to 10.5 hours
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
Clay White
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 3 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Located in Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains, Black Rock Mountain State Park is Georgia's highest state park.  On clear days, hikers enjoy 80 mile vistas, including three states.  According to the Park's website, the hikes include streams, creeks, numerous overlooks, and beautiful views of the Southern Appalachian mountains.

We will walk all four trails in the park, totaling approximately 11 miles, and including the following:
 
1) James E. Edmond Backcountry Trail.  This is a moderate to strenuous 7.2 mile loop, which includes a walk beside the meandering Taylor Creek and a fabulous view of the Little Tennessee Valley from a rock outcropping on Lookoff Mountain.

2) Ada-Hi Falls Trail.  Only .5 miles.  Short, but strenuous.

3) Tennessee Rock Trail.  This is a 2.2 mile loop, described as easy, but with great views.

4) Black Rock Trail Lake.  An easy loop of less than one mile around a scenic lake.

I have never walked the trails in this park, making this an exploratory hike for me.  However, we will have a good guidebook and maps in hand.  By all accounts, the trails are well marked, and easy to follow.  Nevertheless, you should have a sense of adventure for this hike, and be in sufficient physical condition to walk further if we miss a turn somewhere.



Required Items to Bring:
  • Lunch
  • Trail Snacks
  • At least 2 Liters of Water or sports drink
    		• Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

  • Hiking poles.
  • Camera

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:Directions will be given out at the carpool.
    Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):182Mile(s)
    Carpool Departure Time: 8:00 am
    Carpool Location:   Log in for location
    Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
    Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $72.80 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:


    There is a $5 parking fee, unless you have a State Park parking pass. 



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

    Cost Includes:Please bring cash to share gas expenses with carpool drivers.

    Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
    *Note: A little rain won't kill us, but I will cancel on a case by case basis if the weather is foul enough.