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Hiking


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Gahuti Trail, Fort Mountain State Park
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jan 27 2007  9:00 am >> N/A
Registration Opens: Mon, Jan 1 2007 12:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Jan 26 2007 11:59 pm
Event Duration:per itinerary
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
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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: 13 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Moderate – Strenuous 8.0 Mile Hike

Note: My hikes are leisure speed at 2 to 2.5 miles an hour....with plenty of breaks for water and snacks....if you are fast hiker and wants to hike fast, this may not be the hike for you.

Fort Mountain is named for a mysterious 855 foot long wall constructed along the western slope of the highest point of the mountain. The structure has been attributed to various historical figures, but today most authorities believe the wall was constructed by Woodlands-era Indians between 500 BC and 500AD as fortification against other more hostile Indians or ancient ceremonies. The Cherokee Indians belived that moon-eyed people (aka wall-bilders) built the wall, they could see better at night than day, these people were sais to have fair skin, blonde hair and blue eyes. It is similar to walls that existed around the top of Stone Mountain.

This is one of many favorite places to hike, it offers the beautiful scenery in nature, with rivers and waterfalls, mysterious wall and the tower built by the Civilian Conservation Corps.

Required Items to Bring:
Plenty of sports drink or water (I took 4 liters last time and it was not enough for me) and Lunch. If you have a hiking shoes its better. Trekking pole (youll be so glad you have them), if not, you can find a walking stick on the trail. 		Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:
Event Directions:Chatsworth, GA 11:00 a.m. Fort Mountain State Park visitor center. (this is not the trail head) From the hotel, take I-75 North to Catersville, after passing Cartersville, got North on US-411 to Chatsworth, the go East on GA-52 to Fort Mountain State Park.

Notes:

Are Dogs Permitted? Yes (but must be on a 6 foot leash at all times, the trail is not flat, many areas are rocky, it may be dangerous for your dog).

Will this event occur rain or shine? 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.

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Cost Includes:Please share gas fare with your driver.
Parking fee is $3.00 per car.

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