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Hiking


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: James E. Edmonds Backcountry Trail
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Jan 14 2007  9:00 am >> N/A
Registration Opens: Mon, Jan 1 2007 12:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Jan 12 2007 11:59 pm
Event Duration:per itinerary
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
Phil 'Foz' Parkerson
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:20
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 21 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Strenuous 7.2 Miles

Black Rock Mountain is the highest state park in Georgia at an altitude of 3,640 feet. The James E Edmonds Backcountry trail is a 7.2 mile stenuous loop. The trail cuts its way through lush forests, crosses several small streams and passes small waterfalls. We will stop halfway and have lunch on a rock slab atop Lookoff Mountain overlooking the Little Tennessee River Valley some 3,162 feet below. The toughest section of the hike is the return to the trailhead climbing most of the way. This hike is a very good walkout so you should be in excellent shape to participate.

Required Items to Bring:
Good hiking shoes
Layered clothing
Lots of water or Gatorade
Snacks and lunch
Trekking poles are very helpful
Excellent physical condition		Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:
Event Directions:Black Rock Mountain State Park, Mountain City, GA 10:00 a.m. - James E Edmonds Backcountry Trailhead I-85 North to I-985 North to Gainesville; merge on 365 North; 365 North becomes 441 North; look for brown park directional signs 3 miles north of Clayton in Mountain City; turn left onto Black Mountain Road; continue into the park and follow signs to trailhead on right.

Travel time: Approx 1 hour 30-50 minutes

Notes:

Are Dogs Permitted? Yes however your animal MUST be in good physical shape. Because of the length and strenuosness of the hike, only large bred dogs please. NO toy dogs. Owner is responsible for care and behavior of the animal. Any uncontrollable animals may be asked to leave the event.

Will this event occur rain or shine? No, no hiking in the rain!

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:$4 Parking Fee

Shared gas expense for your carpool drivers!

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