Conasauga River Trail - Sun, Apr 22 2012

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Conasauga River Trail

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Cohutta Wilderness

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Apr 22 2012 9:30 am >> Sun, Apr 22 2012 7:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Fri, Apr 6 2012 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Apr 20 2012 5:00 pm

Event Duration:

10 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult (Exploratory)

Distance:

12.1 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Scott
Laura

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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

The Conasauga River Trail is a 12.1 mile shuttle hike in the Cohutta Wilderness. This trail crosses the river 38 times passing waterfalls, rushing shoals, deep pools, giant boulders, beaver ponds, rhododendron, hemlocks, and pine.

After dropping off half of our vehicles at the Conasauga River trailhead near Murrays Lake, we will drive to the Betty Gap parking lot to begin our hike. We will be hiking primarily downhill on a gradual slope as we follow the river downstream until we reach the trail's end.

Please be prepared to get very wet. You must bring river shoes and hiking poles for the numerous river crossings with water levels that at times could be higher than waist deep.

(Special thanks to Scott Sanders for his write-up, directions, GPS route, and photos on Backpacker.com)

Required Items to Bring:
Hiking Poles/Stick for River Crossings
River Shoes (Tevas/Keens/Old Sneakers)
Dry Bag or Waterproof Stuff Sack
Water or Energy Drinks
Lunch
Trail Snacks
Quick Drying Clothes and/or Swimming Suit
Dry Clothing and Shoes for Ride Home

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Camera
Sunscreen
Bug Spray
Hat
Towel

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Detailed directions to both trailhead parking lots will be provided at the carpool.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

180Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 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:

Will this event occur rain or shine? No

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