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Backpacking


The Basics:
Event Type:Backpacking
Event Location: Big Bend, Licklog & Pigpen Falls
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Feb 10 2007  9:00 am >> N/A
Registration Opens: Mon, Jan 1 2007 12:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Feb 2 2007 11:59 pm
Event Duration:per itinerary
Difficulty Rating:D1: Easy
Trip Leader(s):
Vanessa Carter
Paula Schubert
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Moderate - 11.2 Miles

We will begin the hike in on the Foothills trail (Bartram Trail) for approximately .6 miles. At the intersection of the Chattooga River trail, we will turn left and continue several hundred yards where we will be able to visit two waterfalls for the price of one. We will find the 25-foot stack of Pigpen Falls and the two-tiered, 80-foot Licklog Falls. Pigpen Falls is trailside with a sandy pool at its base and then on downstream to Licklog Falls where seeing unobscured views of Licklog Falls require some steep climbing through thickets of rhododendron, but incredibly beautiful. From here, we will turn back around and begin the rest of our hike along the Chattooga trail, which will take us along the river most of the way and up to Big Bend Falls area. We will more than likely find a campsite before we get to Big Bend Falls, but we will still be able to visit them. Big Bend Falls are the largest cascade on the Chattooga River. This monster would be a kayakers dream (or nightmare) if they were allowed to run on this section of the river. Approximate hiking distance is 5.6 (one way) and then of course the Sunday hike out will be the same trail back to the vehicles.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Backpack
Tent (we might be sharing tents depending on size of camp)
Sleeping bag—at least 30º (it might be cold!)
Trekking poles
Water purifier
Backpacking stove
Backpacking chair
Food—Freeze dried/backpacking food (lunch & dinner Sat, breakfast & lunch Sun)
Pack towel
Headlamp or Flashlight
Trowel
First Aid Kit
Hiking boots
Wool socks or SMARTWools
Foot or Hand Warmers
Clothes appropriate for cold weather—layer up!
Rain jacket or poncho
Snacks
Water/Gatorade for the hike in/hike out
Beverage of choice

NOTE: If you are missing some suggested gear, email the trip leader to see about borrowing from other members with extra gear).

**Reminder—this is a pack it in/pack it out trip. If you can’t carry it in your pack or on your person, leave it at home.

How to Get There:
Event Directions:South Carolina 10:45 a.m. at Parking area off Nicholson Ford Rd; access to the Foothills Trail at the NW corner of the parking lot. 1. Hwy. 85 N. to Hwy. 11
2. From Walhalla, drive northwest on SC 28 for 8.4 miles and bear right (north) onto SC 107.
3. Drive 3.1 miles and turn left (west) onto Village Creek Road, just past the entrance to Oconee State Park.
4. Drive 1.7 miles and turn right onto Nicholson Ford Road (FS 775), which is gravel.
5. Drive 2.2 miles to a parking area on the right.
6. Park and access the Foothills Trail at the northwest corner of the lot.

Notes:

Are Dogs Permitted? Yes, but they must be well behaved and be in good shape for the hike & possibly cold weather. NO TOY OR SMALL DOGS, PLEASE. Vanessa is planning on bringing Chloe and Paula might bring her dog, too. Please ask if you want to bring your dog, and don’t forget you are responsible for their health and behavior. When it comes to planning, don’t forget their food!! Extra water will probably be provided by the Chatooga.

Will this event occur rain or shine? Yes, unless serious thunderstorms or extremely cold weather (20º or below) are forecasted.

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 for driver of carpool
Food & Drink for Sat & Sun

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