New Date! Hike and Tree Climb at Panola Mountain!

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New Date! Hike and Tree Climb at Panola Mountain!

The Basics:

Event Type:

Adventure

Event Location:

Stockbridge, GA Panola Mountain State Park

Adventure: New Date! Hike and Tree Climb at Panola Mountain!

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jul 15 2012 1:30 pm >> Sun, Jul 15 2012 5:30 pm

Registration Opens:

Sat, Jun 30 2012 7:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Jul 8 2012 6:00 pm

Event Duration:

4 to 6 Hours per itinerary

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate (Exploratory)

Distance:

3 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Hope
Tiff C

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Member Cost:

$19.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

18 / 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:

Panola mountain will host an intro to Tree Climbing and hike event for the Atlanta Outdoor Club.

The plan is for us to participate in a hike on the River Trail, which is a new hiking trail not yet fully open in the park to the general public. The hike will begin from the Alexander lake/tree climb area, and will include a light bouldering area for us to explore some rock scrambling (optional) and if we are lucky, a chance to climb a wild tree off the trail! Note: If climbing a wild tree is not possible by the event date we will still be able to experience tree climbing at the current climbing tree Naomi Ruth (a southern Red Oak that tops out around 100ft).

The hike will be approximately 3 miles or less and is not described as strenuous. However, since part of this trip will be Exploratory and new to the Trip Leaders, please be in good physical condition so that you will be prepared to hike additional mileage if necessary.

After the event, there will be an optional social/picnic by Alexander lake. Please bring something to share with the group if you plan to participate in the picnic social!

See below for additional details on tree climbing and website link for more information on tree climbing at Panola Mountain State Park:

Tree climbing at Panola mountain is an 'on-rope' adventure, you will be ascending a rope into the tree (similar to vertical caving technique) as opposed to climbing the trunk of the tree. This helps to minimize damage to the tree but still allows the climber to reach the upper limbs of the tree where you can sit, walk, and explore! No prior experience is necessary and all gear will be provided in the cost. You can climb as high as you are comfortable on the ropes provided!

Here is more information on the tree climbing from the Georgia State Park website http://gastateparks.org/TreeClimbs

Required Items to Bring:

Water

Bug spray (Deet recommended for protection against ticks)

Comfortable clothing that allows you to hike and climb (longer shorts or pants/capris best)

Good tennis shoes or hiking shoes

For women, something to tie back your hair if it is long, you will be required to wear a helmet for the tree climb.

Snacks or item to share if you plan to participate in the after event social/picnic at Alexander Lake

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

Camera

Sunscreen

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

We will meet in the Bike Trail Parking lot by Alexander Lake at 1:30pm for introductions and walk to the tree climbing area together as a group.

Directions are detailed below, follow the link to the park's website directions. Please park and meet in the BIKE TRAIL PARKING LOT, DO NOT follow the last sentence for the Rockdale River trail, we will walk this together as a group.

Directions http://gastateparks.org/TreeClimbs#directions

Notes:

$5 parking fee per vehicle unless you have a Georgia State park pass

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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$19.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Intro to tree climbing lesson and hike at Panola Mountain state park

All gear needed for the tree climbing lesson

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the AOC on Sun, Jul 8 2012.

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

This event is weather dependent and may be cancelled or rescheduled per the park if inclement weather/thunderstorms

No refunds will be given after the cut off date unless replaced by a full paying member from waiting list. The refund amount will be the amount paid minus a $5 processing fee.