Sunday Morning Hike and Swim: Buford Dam - Sun, Jul 31 2011

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Sunday Morning Hike and Swim: Buford Dam


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Buford Dam, Buford, GA, at the Lower Overlook parking lot.   Hike: Sunday Morning Hike and Swim: Buford Dam  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Jul 31 2011  9:00 am >> Sun, Jul 31 2011 12:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, Jul 25 2011 12:10 am
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Jul 30 2011 9:00 pm
Event Duration:3 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:4.25 Miles
Pace:Leisurely
Trip Leader(s):
Richard A. Zalik
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:16
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: Yes

Itinerary:
We will walk the Laurel Ridge Trail in the counterclockwise direction, with a side trip to the bottom of the dam and a pedestrian bridge over the Chattahoochee, for a total distance of a little over 4 miles. This trail offers nice views of the dam, the river, and Lake Lanier, so you may want to bring your camera. Along the way we will pass through a public beach, so we will stop and go for a swim.

Required Items to Bring:
Plenty of water. Good hiking shoes.		Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:
Event Directions:From the Park and Ride go north on I 85, and take the I 985 exit. Continue a little under 4 miles on I 985 until Exit 4. At the top of the ramp take a left onto SR 20. Proceed about 5.5 miles on SR 20 and take a right onto Suwanee Dam Road, which dead ends after 2.2 miles when it reaches Buford Dam Road. Take a left onto Buford Dam Road, and proceed 1 mile. The Lower Overlook parking will be on your right. If you reach Buford Dam you went too far.
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):50Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $20.00 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.

Cost Includes:Share gas costs with driver.

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