Hiking/Swimming Panther Creek Falls

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Hiking/Swimming Panther Creek Falls

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Panther Creek Falls

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jun 9 2012 9:00 am >> Sat, Jun 9 2012 5:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Jun 4 2012 7:16 am

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jun 8 2012 8:00 pm

Event Duration:

8 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

7 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Gary Hubert

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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:

20 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

This is a scenic and relatively flat hike of 3.5 miles along Panther Creek. Once we reach the falls, we'll stop for lunch and enjoy a swim. After about 2 hours at the falls, we'll return to the trailhead. This is a good hike for virtually all fitness levels. Total miles hiked will be around 7 miles.

Required Items to Bring:
Hiking shoes/boots, water, lunch, swimsuit, water shoes

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take I-985 North which turns into US 23/441. 16 miles past Cornelia, turn left onto Glen Hardman Road, then turn right onto Historic 441 for 1 mile to the Panther Creek Recreation Area parking lot.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

144Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $57.60 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:

Parking fee $3.00 - pay at the trailhead Share the cost of gas with whom you carpool.

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