Chickamauga Battlefield Hiking

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Chickamauga Battlefield Hiking

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Chickamauga Battlefield National Military Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Dec 15 2012 8:00 am >> Sat, Dec 15 2012 4:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sun, Dec 2 2012 10:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Dec 14 2012 5:00 pm

Event Duration:

8 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

10 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Phil 'Foz' Parkerson

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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:

10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Chickamauga was one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War with the loss of more than 18,000 Confederate troops and 16,000 Federal troops. The battlefield was dense woods and thick underbrush unlike other Civil War battles fought in open fields.

The forest conditions you will see are much the same as the soldiers saw them in September 1863. There are about 40 miles of trails in the park; we will hike about 7-10 miles crossing several different trails. While snaking our way around the park, we will stop to read numerous historical markers and gaze at several beautiful and haunting memorials to the men that died here. About half way, we will stop for lunch at a nice spot. The terrain is low rolling hills, none of which are steep or difficult. For this hike, it is the length that increases the difficulty. ONLY those in good/excellent physical shape should participate. I hike at a moderate pace and hope to complete this hike in 4 hours...with 1/2 hour for lunch.

Required Items to Bring:

Plenty of water or Gatorade Good hiking shoes Dress in layers for warmth and to cool off while hiking Lunch

Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Fort Oglethorpe, GA. 706.866.9241 10:00am - Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center. Directions to Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center - I-75 North, at Exit 350 take Battlefield Parkway (Georgia 2) west to Fort Oglethorpe. Turn left at the intersection of Battlefield Parkway and Lafayette Road. Go one mile on Lafayette Road to the park entrance and visitor center.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

178Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $71.20 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:

Pets MUST remain on leash at all times while in the park.

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

Will this event occur rain or shine? No, no hiking in the rain, snow or sleet or temps below 50 degrees. NOTE: Please be considerate of others. If you sign-up and cannot attend, please cancel or e-mail the trip leader, so others that may be on a waiting list may attend.