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Chattooga River Trail - Section 3 PigPen to Big Bend Falls




The Basics:
Event Type:Backpacking
Event Location: Chattooga River - Big Bend Falls
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Apr 2 2011  10:30 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, Mar 21 2011 9:10 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Apr 1 2011 5:00 pm
Event Duration:2 days
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
Jay G
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Moderate - 10 Miles

We will start from the parking lot and head down the Foothill's Trail to the Chattooga River Trail. We'll turn left and head down a little ways to check out Pigpen Falls and Licklog Falls. We'll turn around and begin our trek along the Chattooga Trail which is a moderate to flat trail that runs along the Chattooga River. We'll find an open campsite along the river, set up camp, and then dayhike up to beautiful Big Bend Falls and back.

This is designed to be a mellow trip with plenty of play time. If you wish to decline the dayhike, you're welcome to stay at camp and read or hang out. 

Sunday morning, we'll eat breakfast, then pack out and head back to the cars.

Required Items to Bring:
  • Hiking Boots/Hiking Shoes
  • Backpack for overnight trip
  • Tent
  • Sleeping Bag--30 degree is recommended
  • Thermarest/Sleeping Pad
  • Backpacking Stove
  • Water, either in camel back or nalgene carriers
  • Cold weather gear if you are cold natured...It may be chilly
  • Meals Needed:
    1 Lunch
    1 Dinner
    1 Breakfast
    Whatever trail snacks you would like.
    • Please see the AOC Backpacking Checklist for other required and recommended items.
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • We like and recommend trekking poles.
  • Water filter 

How to Get There:
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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):230Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $92.00 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:
This will not be a rain or shine.   High chances of rain for the weekend will result in an event cancellation.    If the weather is looking shoddy, keep an eye on your email inbox...
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.


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