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Evening hike at Pine Mountain in Cartersville




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Pine Mountain Recreation Area
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Feb 9 2012  6:00 pm >> Thu, Feb 9 2012 8:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 5:30 pm   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, Jan 23 2012 8:30 pm
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Feb 8 2012 9:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Paula Schubert
Ashley W
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:
Let's hike Pine Mountain in the dark!

We'll begin at the west loop trailhead hiking counter clockwise to reach the summit of Pine Mountain (1,562 ft.).  We'll take in a short break to check out the view before hiking the East loop trail, which brings us back to the other half of the west looop. 

Be sure to bring your headlamp or a flashlight because it's going to be turning dark while we are hiking.

Total hiking from the West Loop Trailhead is approximately 5 miles.


Required Items to Bring:
  • 1 to 2 L. of water
  • Good hiking shoes/boots
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

  • Warm clothes for winter temps (dress in layers)
  • Rain jacket/poncho
  • Trail snack
  • Camera

How to Get There:
Event Directions:
  • I-75 north to Exit 288
  • Take a Right (East) on Main Street
  • At the end of Main Street, take a right at the Komatsu sign.
  • West Loop Trailhead access and parking area is on the left.


Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):36Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 5:30 pm
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $14.40 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:


This hike will not be cancel if there's chance of rain.

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

Cost Includes:
No cost for the event, but if you are carpool please bring a few bucks to split with your carpool drivers.

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