Forks Area Trails (FATS) Mtn Biking/Camping (Augusta area)

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Forks Area Trails (FATS) Mtn Biking/Camping (Augusta area)

The Basics:

Event Type:

Mountain Biking

Event Location:

Clarks Hill, SC

Mountain Biking: Forks Area Trails (FATS) Mtn Biking/Camping (Augusta area)

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Oct 28 2011 10:00 am >> Sun, Oct 30 2011 6:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 10:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Tue, Sep 13 2011 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Oct 21 2011 9:00 pm

Event Duration:

2 Days 8 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

25 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Harry F

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Member Cost:

$15.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Note: Please do NOT reserve camping until instructed by trip leader, since sites are large enough to be shared. Note the campground cancallation terms below.

You'll need to do the following
1) If necessary, reserve your camping (see below instructions). Please await my instructions 1st.   If you need privacy, please reserve your own site, and let me know.
2) Indicate what food & items you're bringing for the meals here (note: It should save automatically, but click File/Save to be sure)
3) Bring clothing and camping gear sufficient for cooler temperatures.   Avg temps are 45 to 73, so have a sleeping bag that handle at least 10 degrees colder.

FATS (Forks Area Trail System), a 37 mile trail system located along the Savannah River in Clarks Hill, SC (just N or August), is considered by many the premier trail system in the southeast.   The trails have great flow, fast bermed turns and an amazing rollercoaster feel that rewards a rider that can maintain momentum from one roller to the next.  That said, the trails do not require technical riding skills.

The trails were awarded the elite IMBA Epic Status by the International Mountain Biking Assn, and was the site of the IMBA World Bike Summit in 2010, the largest annual gathering of mountain bikers in the world.

"Beginner to Intermediate" riders are welcome. This will be a modest pace, and the technical difficulty of these trails is very limited; however, riders will need sufficient endurance for 10 to 15 miles at a time. There are some moderately long climbs, but most are reasonable in length. Similar trails: Ft Yargo outer loop (similar length), Blankets Creek VMT (similar style).

ITINERARY
Friday
10:00am - Meet at carpool. Leave by 10:15
1:00 to 2:00 - Arrive at campground. Check-in is 3:00 but we'll set up early if allowed.
3:00 to 4:00 - Head to trail for 1 - 2 hr ride for those interested.
6:00 or so - Dinner on your own. Restaurants in nearby Augusta.

Saturday
8:00 - Group breakfast. Everyone contributes food & prep.
10:00 til ? - Rides
6:00 - Group Dinner. Everyone contributes food & prep.

Sunday
8:00 - Group Breakfast. Everyone contributes food & prep
10:00 - Rides - checkout by 2:00

Trail Description and Map
http://www.sorbacsra.org/Trails/FATS.htm

Go to Petersburg Campground for campground info. See Campground map
Reserve at www.reservation.gov or call 877-444-6777.  Everyone is responsible for their own reservation.
If possible, get a site from 1 to 18...these are the right-most sites. They have a newer bath facility.
Cost is $16/ngt ($22/ngt for electric service)
Gates open 7am to 10pm
No alcohol
Cancellation: $10 fee for any change or cancellation and loss of 1st night if within 24 hours.

No more than 2 dogs on the trip. Please let me know if you're bringing a dog.

Required Items to Bring:

Food for all meals. Bring item to for Saturday dinner and breakfast Saturday and Sunday.
BYOB
Warm clothing for temps as low as 40 degrees
Mountain Bike, helmet, tube, repair kit, hydration
This is a partial listing. See also Camping and Mtn Biking Checklists.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Shared items such as pots/pans, stoves, utensils, condiments, etc will be coordinated in advance

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Campground and Trailhead Addresses:
Petersburg Campground: 3998 Petersburg Rd, Appling, GA , Lat/Long: 33.66194 N, -82.26083
FATS Parking Lot (15 mi or 20 min from campground): Woodlawn Rd, Clarks Hill, SC 29821 Lat/Long: 33.60897 N, -82.08028

DIRECTIONS FROM Marriott carpool location to Campground:
(It's about 142 miles each way -- 2 hrs, 4 min)

1. Head southwest on I- 85 Frontage Rd 0.4 mi
2. Keep right at the fork 410 ft
3. Turn left onto GA-155 S/US-23 S/Clairmont Rd 2.1 mi
4. Turn left onto N Druid Hills Rd 2.4 mi
5. Turn left to merge onto US-78 E 0.7 mi
6. Take exit 2 for I-285 S/I-285 N toward Augusta/Macon/Greenville/Chattanooga 0.3 mi 7. Keep right at the fork and merge onto I-285 S 6.8 mi
8. Take exit 46 to merge onto I-20 E toward Augusta 116 mi 9. Take the exit toward GA-47 W/US-221 N/Appling Harlem Rd/Ray Owens Rd 0.2 mi
10. Turn left onto GA-47 W/US-221 N/Appling Harlem Rd/Ray Owens Rd 3.7 mi
11. Turn right onto GA-47 W/US-221 N/Appling Harlem Rd Continue to follow US-221 N 8.1 mi
12. Turn left onto Petersburg Rd Destination will be on the right 1.0 mi - 3998 Petersburg Rd Appling, GA 30802.
Look for Harry's bright green Honda Element at campground.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

284Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

10:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $113.60 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.

Member Cost:

$15.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Cost is estimate, based on $22/ngt (ie, $11 total per person for 3 per site, or $15 for 4). See campground information to make reservations.

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.