Rocky Face Mountain - Disney Trail - Sat, Dec 8 2012

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Rocky Face Mountain - Disney Trail


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Dalton, GA
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Dec 8 2012  10:30 am >> Sat, Dec 8 2012 2:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, Nov 26 2012 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Dec 7 2012 8:00 pm
Event Duration:3 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult (Exploratory)
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Ann
Ralph Howard
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

This is an exploratory hike. 

About the hike:  The trail starts up with a straight ascent and the incline pretty much doesn't stop for 1.2 miles. The elevation gain is better than 800 feet, which places it about 133% of the challenge that Stone Mountain presents. There are very few switchbacks, and the ones that are placed are so short to the point of being virtually meaningless. Some kind folk placed a well needed bench at about the half way point.  The summit is about 1580 feet above sea level, not the tallest of mountains, but beautiful nonetheless.
At the top, there is a good viewing place, known as Buzzards Roost, and directly behind that is the grave and marker for the remains of Confederate George Disney. If you walk on about ¼ more, there’s a better viewing place among the rocks on the ridge. My understanding is that the trail can be followed for a few miles (rumors say all the way to the NW GA trade center).  We will go for a bit more just to check out more of the trail.
There are two interesting stories about Rocky Face that go beyond History. There is a rumor that there’s Gold in them hills , specifically Cherokee gold. Considering Georgia’s historical place in gold mining this could be believed but the stories talk about bars six feet long. It might be the Waterhouse Treasure. The second it that the region is watched by 3 foot tall elves, leprechauns, spirits or trolls.  Either way, we'll see what wonders we find!


Required Items to Bring:

* good hiking boots

* lunch

* water

* sense of ADVENTURE

Recommended Items to Bring:
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* camera


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):132Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 9:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $52.80 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.

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