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Overnight Adventure


The Basics:
Event Type:
Event Location: Len Foote Hike Inn at Amicalola Falls State Park
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Feb 24 2007  9:00 am >> N/A
Registration Opens: Mon, Jan 1 2007 12:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Feb 16 2007 11:59 pm
Event Duration:per itinerary
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Michelle Spence
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Member Cost:$75.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Moderate - 5 Miles

If you enjoy wilderness hiking but prefer a soft bed, hot showers, and great food instead of camping, the Hike Inn is for you. The Inn is accessible only by foot over a moderate 5 mile trail which originates at the top of the falls. We will check in at the Park Visitors Center to get vital information and directions for our walk to the Hike Inn. You must check in at the Visitors Center before 2:00 PM or you will not be permitted to hike. The hike takes from 2 to 4 hours, so we will start early enough to arrive well before the facilities tour and dinner (5:00 PM & 6:00 PM every night). You only need to bring your personal items, including layered clothing, hiking boots, extra socks, rain gear, toiletries, water and snacks (for the trail), sunscreen, insect repellent, and flashlight. Please, no pets, cell phones, beepers, or radios. After arrival at the Hike Inn, you can settle in and begin exploring. Cold and hot drinks are available in the dining room. In the cooler months, enjoy wood-burning stoves in the common areas.
Dinner and breakfast are served family style. Educational and entertaining programs are conducted in the Sunrise Room after dinner most evenings. Programs consist of everything from worm composting to storytelling. Books and games are also available. The Sunrise Room (as you would expect from the name!) is an excellent place to observe the sunrise in the morning.
Check out the lodge at www.hike-inn.com and you can see what the bunk rooms look like, along with the fun things to do at the Inn.

NOTE: Check in time for the Hike Inn is NO LATER than 2:00PM at the Visitors Center located within Amicalola Falls State Park. Those not checking in at the Visitors Center by 2:00PM will not be allowed to start the hike to the Inn and will forfeit their deposit.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Personal items, including layered clothing, hiking boots, extra socks, rain gear, toiletries, water and snacks (for the trail), sunscreen, insect repellent, and flashlight.

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Dawsonville, GA 30534 11:00 a.m. – Amicalola Falls State Park Visitors Center From 400 North, proceed toward Dawsonville past the North Georgia Premium Outlets. Turn left (west) on Highway 53 at the intersection with 400. Continue on Highway 53 through Dawsonville. Turn right on Highway 183 where it intersects 53. Turn right on Highway 52 where it intersects with 183. Amicalola Falls will be about 3 miles on the left on Highway 52.

Notes:

Are Dogs Permitted? No.

Will this event occur rain or shine? Yes.

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.
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$75.00/Person
Non-Member Cost:$75.00/Person
Cost Includes:$75 (includes bunk bed and two meals)(Deposit required to hold your spot. Deposit is refundable less $5 if you cancel before 2/16. Non-refundable if you cancel after 2/16).

A $3.00 Park Pass, good for the length of your stay, is required on each vehicle. Park Passes may be purchased at the Visitors Center or collection boxes located throughout the park.

Shared gas expense for your carpool driver
Make a Payment:Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the AOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

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