Mountain Biking at Jackrabbit Trails (near Hiawassee)

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Mountain Biking at Jackrabbit Trails (near Hiawassee)

The Basics:

Event Type:

Bike

Event Location:

Hayesville, NC (90 miles N of Atlanta)

Bike: Mountain Biking at Jackrabbit Trails (near Hiawassee)

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jul 9 2011 10:00 am >> Sat, Jul 9 2011 2:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, Jun 22 2011 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jul 8 2011 12:00 pm

Event Duration:

4 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult (Exploratory)

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Harry F
Dirk

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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:

10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

Opened in April 2011, Jackrabbit is a nearly 15 mile trail system located along Lake Chatuge in the Nantahala Forest in Hayesville, NC (just N of Hiawassee, GA). It's a fast, flowy and fun singletrack trail with something for everyone. There's also a swimming area on the lake, so bring your swimsuit!

We'll ride at a moderate pace. However, riders should have some riding experience.

We'll plan on being ready to ride at 10:00. Afterwards, we'll have lunch near the lake then go for a swim before heading back about 2:00 or so.

Comparable trails include FATS near Augusta and Blankets Creek near Woodstock.

Here's a great article on the trail: http://www.maconnews.com/outdoors/267-jackrabbit-trails-at-lake-chatuge-drawing-bikers-and-hikers

PARK FEATURES & SPECIAL NOTES:
• Online Trail Map:
http://www.sabacycling.com/jackrabbit-trail-map.pdf
• Scenic lake views along trails
• Restrooms near parking
• Swimming in lake along trail.
• Bikers must yield to hikers on trail.
• Campground at the trail (FYI...this is not a camping event, but these are reserved at ReserveAmerica.com)

Required Items to Bring:

• Mountain Bike - A regular mountain bike is recommended, with or without full suspension.
• Helmet
• Water
• Spare Tire Tube

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

• Trail Snacks, lunch and cold drinks
• Portable Air Pump to carry on your bike
• Bicycle "Multi-Tool" (+ adjustable Wrench if needed to remove wheel)
• Tire Levers (2 or 3) for replacing a damaged tube
• Tube-Patching Kit in case you have more than 1 flat, pinhole flat, etc.
Swim suit, sun screen, chair, etc for the lake

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

DESTINATION ADDRESS & GPS:
382 Jackrabbit Road, Hayesville, NC
BIKER PARKING LOT LAT/LON: 35.001 N, -83.76155 W

DIRECTIONS FROM Park & Ride:
(It's 90 miles each way -- about 1 hr 50 minutes with normal traffic)

1. North o GA-400 N/US-19N 37.3 mi
2. Continue onto Long Branch Rd 4.8 mi
3. Turn right onto GA-52 E/State Route 52 S 2.0 mi
4. Continue onto GA-115 N/Cleveland Hwy/Dahlonega Hwy 10.4 mi
5. Turn left onto Wilford Ash Sr Pkwy 0.4 mi
6. Continue onto GA-75 N 10.8 mi
7. Turn left onto GA-17 N/GA-75 N/Unicoi Turnpike 15.9 mi
8. Turn left onto GA-17 N/GA-2 W/GA-75 N/US-76 W 3.2 mi
9. Turn right onto GA-75 N/Bell Creek Rd (Enter NC) 3.5 mi
10. Continue onto NC175 N 0.7 mi -
(Pass Ho Hum Campground/RV Park on the right - SLOW DOWN HERE)
11. Turn left onto Jack Rabbit Rd 256 ft
12. Turn left to stay on Jack Rabbit Rd
Parking lot will be on the left (just past the Philadelphia Baptist Church)
Look for Harry's bright green Element.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

180Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $72.00 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:

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