Backpacking - Sat, Nov 18 2006

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Backpacking

The Basics:

Event Type:

Backpacking

Event Location:

Three Forks (Appalachian Trail / Benton MacKaye Trail/Blue Ridge Wildlife Management Area

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Nov 18 2006 9:00 am >> N/A

Registration Opens:

Mon, Jan 1 2007 12:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Nov 16 2006 11:59 pm

Event Duration:

per itinerary

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Lanier

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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:

6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Moderate

We will travel over Forest Service roads to reach the trailhead north of Springer Mountain, where we will park (no fee required). This is quite an experience, as you have some great vistas along the way. We hike north on the Benton MacKaye Trail to 3 Forks, which is a little over 3 miles. This is a great trail that is little used. We make a gentle climb up to a ridge line, stay along the ridge and finally descend into a valley. Three streams come together at this location, hence the name. We plan to camp near this scenic area, so water will be available, but will need to be treated. On Sunday morning we will hike south on the Appalachian Trail back to the trailhead, again a little over three miles. This route follows a creek as it winds south, then makes a gentle climb to the finish. The pace will be deliberate, we will stay together, take breaks as needed, as this is not a power backpacking trip. We will have a campfire, so you can plan to use it for evening cooking. I plan to roast hot dogs over the fire and I’ll have a few extra to share. Bring something to share; a good story, your summer adventures, some extra food or drink, etc. You are still responsible for all your food, water and equipment. The AOC abides by the “leave no trace ethic”, so plan to pack out everything you pack in. We should be home by mid-afternoon Sunday.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
If you want a general backpacking gear checklist, e-mail a request to me at my address above.

If you need an item you don’t have, let me know, as I may be able to provide it or suggest an alternative.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Chattahoochee National Forest Meet at carpool location ONLY, due to limited parking at the trailhead. From Atlanta take GA 400 north. Take the Mansell Rd exit and turn left. Cross under GA 400 and turn left into the MARTA Park & Ride Lot just before the GA 400 southbound on-ramp.

Notes:

Are Dogs Permitted? No.

Will this event occur rain or shine? No, not if heavy thunderstorms are forecast. If severe weather causes me to cancel, I will make the weather decision at 7:00pm on Friday night (Nov 17) and notify all by e-mail.

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.

E-mail the trip leader to be put on a waiting list if the trip is at the max number of attendees.
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Cost Includes:

Gas money for carpool drivers (It is 130 miles round-trip from the Park-and-ride)

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