Backpacking on the Chattooga River

sponsor

Print-Friendly Version

Add this event to your calendar (Outlook, iCalendar)

Add REGISTRATION REMINDER to your calendar

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

Backpacking on the Chattooga River

The Basics:

Event Type:

Backpacking

Event Location:

Licklog, PigPen and Big Bend Falls

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Mar 17 2012 9:00 am >> Sun, Mar 18 2012 5:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, Feb 15 2012 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Mar 13 2012 8:00 pm

Event Duration:

1 Days 8 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Pace:

Leisurely

Trip Leader(s):

Jason Hicks

Email Trip Leader(s)
You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information.

Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Easy to Moderate - 10.2 Miles if we go all the way to Big Bend Falls past our campsite a couple miles

We will begin the hike in on the Foothills trail (Bartram Trail) for approximately .6 miles. At the intersection of the Chattooga River trail, we will turn left and continue several hundred yards where we will be able to visit two waterfalls for the price of one. We will find the 25-foot stack of Pigpen Falls and the two-tiered, 80-foot Licklog Falls. Pigpen Falls is trailside with a sandy pool at its base and then on downstream to Licklog Falls where seeing unobscured views of Licklog Falls require some steep climbing through thickets of rhododendron, but incredibly beautiful. From here, we will turn back around and begin the rest of our hike along the Chattooga trail, which will take us along the river most of the way and up to Big Bend Falls area. We will find a campsite before we get to Big Bend Falls, drop our gear and pitch our tents, then we'll head up to Big Bend for those that want the extra hike. Big Bend Falls are the largest cascade on the Chattooga River. This monster would be a kayakers dream (or nightmare) if they were allowed to run on this section of the river. Approximate hiking distance is 5.6 (one way) and then of course the Sunday hike out will be the same trail back to the vehicles.

Required Items to Bring:

Backpack

Tent

sleeping bag

pad

Water purifier

extra clothes

Backpacking stove

Food—Freeze dried/backpacking food

Headlamp or Flashlight

Trowel

First Aid Kit

Hiking boots/shoes

Snacks

Water or Camelback

Beverage of choice

NOTE: If you are missing some suggested gear, email the trip leader

**Reminder—this is a pack it in/pack it out trip. If you can’t carry it in your pack or on your back, leave it at home.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

trekking poles

food for sharing around the campfire

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

South Carolina 10:45 a.m. at Parking area off Nicholson Ford Rd; access to the Foothills Trail at the NW corner of the parking lot. 1. Hwy. 85 N. to Hwy. 11
2. From Walhalla, drive northwest on SC 28 for 8.4 miles and bear right (north) onto SC 107.
3. Drive 3.1 miles and turn left (west) onto Village Creek Road, just past the entrance to Oconee State Park.
4. Drive 1.7 miles and turn right onto Nicholson Ford Road (FS 775), which is gravel.
5. Drive 2.2 miles to a parking area on the right.
6. Park and access the Foothills Trail at the northwest corner of the lot.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

180Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

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:

If there is a serious chance of rain/snow I will cancel or postpone this event. I do not consider it fun to sit in my hammock in the woods.

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

Cost Includes:

$4 parking fee may be required

$$ for drivers of carpool

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note: NOTE: Please be considerate of others. If you sign-up and cannot attend, please e-mail the trip leader, so others that may be on a waiting list may attend.