Our 13th Annual Conasauga River Anniversary Hike & Play

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Our 13th Annual Conasauga River Anniversary Hike & Play

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Cisco, GA

Hike: Our 13th Annual Conasauga River Anniversary Hike & Play

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, May 27 2012 8:30 am >> Sun, May 27 2012 9:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:40 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Apr 30 2012 9:11 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, May 25 2012 9:11 pm

Event Duration:

13 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

5 Miles

Pace:

Leisurely

Trip Leader(s):

Marty
Lynn

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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:

15 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

The Conasauga River is in the scenic Cohutta Wilderness near Cisco, Georgia. This section of the trail is an easy in & out (~5 mi. total) with 6 river crossings each way - nothing wild, but sometimes waist deep and usually slippery. A sturdy hiking stick for the crossings is recommended (I don't recommend two poles - better to have one hand free for grabbing rocks).

We have an unmarked lunch spot that we use every year, atop some large, flat rocks in the middle of the river. After lunch we leave our gear and river-walk/rock-hop up this peaceful portion of the river, enjoying the small waterfalls, butt-slides, and swimming holes. Or if you like, just lie on the rocks and read a book. We'll hang out here for 2 full hours before heading back. Like most river hikes, it's uphill on the way out once we leave the river, but not very steep.

A favorite part of this hike is dinner at Little Rome in Chatsworth. Good, home-made Italian food; large portions and very low prices. If the weather cooperates, we sit outside.

Pace: We like a leisurely pace for this event and regroup after each river crossing.

Equipment: You must be prepared to do the in & out part without stopping at river crossings to change shoes or attire. Costume changes at the lunch spot are fine. Quick-dry clothing or a bathing suit works well for the hike. River shoes or an old pair of sneakers will suffice if you don't care to wear boots. No flip-flops though.

Gasoline: For our trips, we expect passengers (not drivers) to contribute enough to cover the cost of gas for the carpool fleet, plus for this hike - a car wash in Chatsworth on the way back (dusty FS roads!). We distribute costs evenly so all carpool passengers pay an equal amount.

Required Items to Bring:

Clothing & shoes - see write-up
Dry clothes for dinner/ride home

Tall, sturdy hiking stick
Small drybag or ziplocks for things that need to stay dry
Trail lunch
Plenty of water
Sunscreen
Cash for gas and dinner (plastic is OK for dinner; most people eat for around $10-12 though you could easily spend less and be satisfied.)
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Chocolate for Lynn

How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

170Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:40 am

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Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $68.00 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:

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