Tumbling Rock Cave - Beginner Trip (Plus optional camping Saturday night)
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The Basics: |
| Event Type: |  | Caving | |
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Event Location: | |
Scottsboro, AL
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| Date(s) & Time: | | Sat, Apr 16 2011
7:15 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am *log in for location*)
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| Registration Opens:
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Sun, Apr 10 2011 7:00 pm
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| Registration Cut Off:
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Fri, Apr 15 2011 9:00 pm
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| Event Duration: | | All Day | |
| Difficulty Rating: | | D4: Moderate to Difficult | |
Trip Leader(s):
| | Dianne
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| Member Cost: | | $10.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below) |
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| Participant Info: |
| Who's Invited: | |
Members Only, 21 And Older Only
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| Maximum Group Size: | | 10 |
| Minimum Group Size: | | 4 |
| Number Registered So Far: | |
7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
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| Are Dogs Permitted: | |
No
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| Itinerary: |
Come take a trip through one of my favourite caves! Tumbling Rock Cave has a variety of historical and natural features such as the remains of Salt-peter mining from the 1700's to 1800's, large flowstone formations with nice coloration of translucent blues, grays & whites, massive column formations called the elephants feet and a hallway of older formations called the "Totem Gallery"-imagine the columns seen in old Greek and Roman ruins.
Our main destination will be the "topless dome" with a 400' high waterfall cascading from the ceiling and the Christmas Tree. If there is time and energy, we will continue to the hidden "Inner sanctum" room and through the "rabbit hole". There is a small passage that leads to a nicely colored large room. There are six miles of cave and rooms to explore and we'll explore as much as can be safely travelled in a group. Trip time will be about six hours round trip. This is not considered a very tough cave, so it's perfect for folks who only cave occasionally.
Beginners are welcome: Please keep in mind that caving is an active sport that requires more from your body than a casual hike, be prepared to exercise some muscles that are not normally used. Squeezes through tight spaces, crawling on your hands and knees, twisting, climbing up and climbing down are just part of the fun :-)
Optional camping available at Tumbling Rock Preserve site on Saturday night.
****Please be sure to read and comply with the Required items list****
Tumbling Rock Cave is leased by Southeastern Cave Conservation Inc managed by Tumbling Rock Inc. A donation of $10 is required for non-members and $7 for members. Payment is at the entrance to the cave manager. The money directly supports the cost of leasing, managing and protecting the cave. T-shirts and posters also available for purchase.
SCCI Tumbling Rock Inc Link: http://www.scci.org/preserves/tumblingrock/tumblingrock.html
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Required Items to Bring:
- Caving or Climbing Helmet with a BRIGHT Water Resistant Light. Bicycle helmets will NOT do.
- If you don't have a helmet, rentals will be available upon request prior to trip. If you are renting a helmet you will need to bring 8AA size batteries for the light. 4 for the light and 4 for spares.
- At least 2 backup light such as a medium sized 2AA or 3AA Maglight, and extra batteries for your main light
- Gloves and Knee pads (soft only, no hard plastic)
- Hiking Boots or shoes with a good gripping tread (Be prepared for a trip to Walmart if you show up without proper footwear)
- Dress in layers. Synthetic clothing is best as cotton or cotton blends will hold water and you will be cold. The air temp in the cave is relatively warm but you will get chilly when we take breaks. Also there is a potential to get very wet and muddy.
- A daypack or fanny pack to hold water, snacks (energy bars), a spare light and anything else you wish to bring with you. Ziplock bags are great for keeping items dry. .
- At the end of the trip (outside the cave) you will need a change of clothes, a towel and a large plastic bag to contain your dirty/wet clothes for the trip back to the park and ride.
- Money for the carpool driver and a good hot meal in Scottsboro after caving
| | Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Padded/waterproof container for camera | |
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| How to Get There: |
| Event Directions: | | Directions will be distributed at carpool or sent directly to attendees meeting at event upon request. | |
| Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | | 240Mile(s) |
| Carpool Departure Time: | |
7:30 am
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| Carpool Location: | |
Log in for location
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| Carpool Directions: | |
Log in for directions
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| Carpool Cost: | |
Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $96.00 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.
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| Notes: |
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| Member Cost: | | $10.00/Person |
| Cost Includes: | | The SCCI (Southeastern Cave Conservation Inc.) leases and manages the cave from private owners. A donation of $10 is required for non-members and $7 for members. Payment is at the entrance to the cave manager. The money directly supports the cost of leasing, managing and protecting the cave. The SCCI's focus is on cave conservation and providing access to caves for cavers in the Southeastern US.
http://www.scci.org/preserves/tumblingrock/tumblingrock.html |
| 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. |
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