Rocktown! Bouldering and Sport Climbing

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Rocktown! Bouldering and Sport Climbing

The Basics:

Event Type:

Outdoor Climb

Event Location:

Pidgeon Mountain, Lafayette, GA

Outdoor Climb: Rocktown! Bouldering and Sport Climbing

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jun 12 2011 9:30 am >> Sun, Jun 12 2011 6:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 9:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Tue, May 31 2011 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jun 10 2011 4:00 pm

Event Duration:

9 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Sarah H
Phyllis Melton

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Join us for a day trip to Rocktown, one of the south's premier bouldering spots. You will be amazed at these unique rock formations as you explore the maze-like trails between the walls. There are endless numbers of boulder problems from expert to simple scrambling.

There is an easy 1 mile hike from the parking area to the rocks.

For information on Rocktown, visit:
http://www.southeastclimbing.com/climbing_areas/georgia/rocktown.htm

This trip is appropriate for all climbing skill levels, including beginners. If you have never climbed before, we recommend that you sign up for one of the stone summit indoor climbing events before trying outdoor.

Owning your own climbing gear is helpful but not necessary for this trip. You can still have plenty of fun bouldering in hiking boots or good sturdy tennis shoes.

We will mainly be bouldering, however, if enough experienced folks with gear attend, we will set up a top rope or two.

***Please make sure you put in the notes section of your registration whether or not you can belay and what equipment you have or can bring.***

Required Items to Bring:
Water, Lunch

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Climbing Shoes, Crash Pad, Harness, Belay Device, Rope
Snacks
Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take I-75 until north of Atlanta.

About 1/2 way between Atlanta and Chattanooga watch for I-75 exit for Resacca, Lafayette, (HWY 136) - Turn L onto HWY 136 & cross over I-75.

Go 6.5 miles to T intersection turn Right to stay on HWY 136.

Go 14.3 miles (through Villanow & over mountain) to T intersection & turn Left to stay on HWY 136.

Go 1.3 miles and turn Right to stay on HWY 136. (be careful this intersection will sneak up on you).

Go 3.9 miles to HWY 27/136 (traffic light) - continue straight ahead to HWY 27 in the town of Lafayette, Georgia.

Turn Left onto HWY 27/193 and go a short distance. HWY 193 north will turn Right.

Go 2.7 miles on HWY 193 to Chamberlain Road and turn Left onto Chamberlain (Fina station on Right)

Go 3.3 miles on Chamberlain Rd to Crockford-Pigeon Wildlife Area sign on Right - turn Right onto gravel road. Take this road approximately. 1.8 miles (as the road steepens it gets rougher, and goes up the Mt. via a series of switchbacks) Lost Wall Parking is just past the fourth switchback on the left. Continue past the Lost Wall pullout up the mountain. The road improves again once it levels off near the top of the mountain.

When the road splits, take the Right fork (Rocky Road ) 1.3 miles further.

Turn Left onto Rocktown Road (sign) dirt road 1/3 mile to parking area. Trailhead is @ the right corner of the parking lot, next to the information kiosk. There is a flat trail leading 1 mile to the climbing area.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

170Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $68.00 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.