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Day hike - Rocktown Trail


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Pigeon Mountain   Hike: Day hike - Rocktown Trail  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Nov 20 2011  7:53 am >> Sun, Nov 20 2011 5:11 pm  (Carpool Departure: 8:11 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, Nov 14 2011 9:26 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Nov 18 2011 4:33 pm
Event Duration:9 Hours 18 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Pace:Leisurely
Trip Leader(s):
Christopher Bolton
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:14
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Well, it's time for me to meet some newer hikers and those that like easier treks, so why not go to one of my favorite easy hikes in GA, ROCKTOWN!!!  Come join me for a relaxing hike with some awesome rock formations to view.  And for the adventurous, a little rock scrambling.

Rocktown is a very easy hike, only 2 miles round trip and with the added bonus of the unique rock formations you can't beat a better Sunday afternoon.  We will spend a lot of time taking pitures and scrambling around the fun places to explore.  Depending on each persons comfort level, I will help guide those with a bit of daring to the higher spots to get an "overview" of the area from above.


A little history about Rocktown.....
Rocktown is a strange series of boulders and outcroppings that have been given the name Rock Town by those who pass through it. It is well named, for it indeed looks like a town. More than 200 million years ago this area was once great ocean, that at one time completely covered both Pigeon and Lookout Mountains. The water washed away the softer limestone while leaving other, more durable rock. In many places the effect of the water is apparent, from curved holes in solid rock to tiny mazes of stone netting. In downtown Rock Town you can visit the Champaign Glass, where water has eroded the base of a 50-foot tall rock, leaving the cap precariously balanced on what little remains. There are numerous squeezes and caves, but beware, these are often havens for wild animals. - georgiatrails.com
Path Through Rocktown  Scrambling  Sitting on Top


Required Items to Bring:
  • Water or sports drink
  • Lunch
    		• Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Trail Snacks
  • Rain gear/poncho
  • Small daypack/hip pack
  • camera
  • Sense of Humor
  • Sense of Adevnture

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:

    From US 27 in LaFayette, go west 2.8 miles on GA 193 to Chamberlain Road ; turn left and go 3.4 miles; turn right at Rocky Ln.(marked by a wooden sign for Crockford–Pigeon Mountain WMA). Pass the Department of Natural Resources's check station and continue straight on the gravel road. Where the road forks, 4.2 miles from the check station, continue on the right fork. Past some cleared fields on the left, there is a good gravel road to the left 1.3 miles after the fork. Turn left there and go .7 mile to a clearing near the trailhead.
    Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):180Mile(s)
    Carpool Departure Time: 8:11 am
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    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:

    Are Dogs Permitted? Yes, but must be kept on leash and they are the owners responsibility
    Will this event occur rain or shine? No, not in severe weather.


    * We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

    Cost Includes:Share gas expense with carpool drivers.

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