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Broad River Trail


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Between Cornelia and Toccoa
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Apr 23 2011  8:00 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Tue, Apr 19 2011 12:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Apr 23 2011 6:30 am
Event Duration:Estimate of 9 to 10 hours (including dinner and drive time)
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Clay White
Jimmy
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:14
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 14 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
This is an easy trail located in the Lake Russell Wildlife Management Area in the scenic Chattahoochee National Forest, in northeast Georgia.  The trail initially follows picturesque Dick's Creek, then turns to follow the Broad River.  We'll see a rich variety of mature hardwoods, plenty of cascading water features and perhaps some wildlife and wildflowers.

The trail will be 7.1 to 8.2 miles (depending on whether we do a loop or an "out and back"), with minimal elevation gain of about 200 feet.  We'll hike at an average pace with a brief rest stop every 15 or 20 minutes.  While this is not a power hike, you need to have the ability to maintain a steady pace.

After completing the Broad River Trail, we'll go down and check out Lake Russell for a little while.  We may hike a little way down the trail around the lake, just to get a feel for it, but we will not hike the entire trail.

After we are through hiking, we will find a local eatery and enjoy a late lunch/ early dinner.

Notes: 

(1) Your trip leaders have not hiked this trail before.  We have studied the guide books and will have our materials in hand.  By all accounts, the trail is well marked and easy to follow.  Nevertheless, you should have a sense of adventure and be in good enough condition to walk further if we miss a turn.

(2)  The time estimate for the trip is just an estimate.  If you have a pressing engagement in Atlanta, you may want to bring your own car and skip dinner.

Required Items to Bring:
  • Light Lunch
  • Trail Snacks
  • Plenty of fluid for adequate hydration
    		• 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):152Mile(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 $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:






    * 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.