Chattooga River Trail Backpacking

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Chattooga River Trail Backpacking

The Basics:

Event Type:

Backpacking

Event Location:

Chattooga River Trail

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Oct 8 2011 10:00 am >> Sun, Oct 9 2011 12:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Sep 29 2011 7:55 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Oct 7 2011 5:00 pm

Event Duration:

1 Days 2 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

8 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Jay G

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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 a fun group of folks for some moderate backpacking on the CRT. After driving to the trailhead at Russell Bridge, we'll hike about 4 miles, just shy of Lick Log Falls, and set up camp. There are several large areas to set up camp including a nice riverside camp just east of Lick Log Falls. We'll have lunch and then scout the area and gather enough firewood for the evening. With the remaining daylight, feel free to hang by camp or we'll form several groups for small hikes around camp. As night falls, we'll hang around the fire, have our dinner, and talk turkey. Jay may even bring his trusty backpacking guitar and sing a song or two. On Sunday, we'll take our leisurely time to have breakfast and break down camp; heading out no later than 11am. Back to the trailhead no later than 1pm.

Note: Not a rain or shine event. If extended rain showers are forecast for saturday, then this trip may be cancelled.

Note: Dogs may be permitted. Contact the trip leader with info on your pooch (breed/size/previous hiking/backpacking experience, etc..) for permission.

Required Items to Bring:

Hiking Boots/Hiking Shoes
Backpack for overnight trip
Tent
Sleeping Bag
Sleeping Pad
Backpacking Stove
Water, either in camel back or nalgene carriers
Cool weather gear ...It may be chilly
Headlamp
Varmit/Critter bag
Did I mention a headlamp? (everyone seems to forget these)
Meals (1 Lunch, 1 Dinner, 1 Breakfast)
Whatever trail snacks you would like

Please see the AOC Backpacking Checklist for other required and recommended items.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
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Trekking poles.
Water filter or water purification tablets (Coordinators will have at least 1 filter)s
Point-and-shoot camera s
Lighter or matches
Emergency rain pancho

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

220Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $88.00 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.