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Our 12th Annual Conasauga River Hike & Play


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Cisco, GA   Hike: Our 12th Annual Conasauga River Hike & Play  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Jun 5 2011  8:45 am >> Sun, Jun 5 2011 9:30 pm  (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, May 16 2011 9:30 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Jun 2 2011 10:00 pm
Event Duration:12 Hours 45 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Pace:Leisurely
Trip Leader(s):
Marty
Lynn
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Conasauga RiverThe Conasauga River is in the scenic Cohutta Wilderness near Cisco, Georgia. This section of the trail is an easy 3-mile in & out (6 mi. total) with 6 river crossings each way - nothing wild, but sometimes waist deep and usually slippery. A sturdy hiking stick for the crossings is highly recommended. I don't recommend two poles since it's better to have one hand free.

We have an unmarked lunch spot that we use every year, atop some large, flat rocks in the middle of the river. After lunch we leave our gear and river-walk/rock-hop up this peaceful portion of the river, enjoying the small waterfalls, butt-slides, and swimming holes. Or if you like, just lie on the rocks and read a book. We'll hang out here for 2 full hours before heading back. Like most river hikes, it's uphill on the way out once we leave the river, but not very steep.


A favorite part of this hike is dinner at Little Rome in Chatsworth. Good, home-made Italian food; large portions and very low prices. If the weather cooperates, we sit outside.

Pace: We like a leisurely pace for this event and regroup at each river crossing.

Equipment: You must be prepared to do the in & out part without stopping at river crossings to change shoes or attire. Costume changes at the lunch spot are fine. Quick-dry clothing or a bathing suit works well for the hike. River shoes or an old pair of sneakers will suffice if you don't care to wear boots. No flip-flops though.

Gasoline: For our trips, we expect passengers (not drivers) to contribute enough to cover the cost of gas for the carpool fleet and for this hike - a car wash (dusty roads!). All passengers will pay the same amount (s/b max. $15 pp).



Required Items to Bring:
  • Clothing & shoes - see write-up

    Dry clothes for dinner/ride home

    Tall, sturdy hiking stick

    Small drybag or ziplocks for things that need to stay dry
  • Trail lunch
  • Plenty of water
  • Sunscreen
  • Cash for gas and dinner (plastic is OK for dinner; most people eat for around $10-12 though you could easily spend less and be satisfied.)
  • A GREAT ATTITUDE

Recommended Items to Bring:
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  • Chocolate for Lynn

How to Get There:
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):160Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 9:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $64.00 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:
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.


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