F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain Trail

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F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain Trail

The Basics:

Event Type:

Backpacking

Event Location:

F.D. Roosevelt State Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jan 26 2013 9:30 am >> Sun, Jan 27 2013 4:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Jan 14 2013 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jan 25 2013 5:00 pm

Event Duration:

1 Days 6 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult (Exploratory)

Distance:

23 Miles

Pace:

Leisurely

Trip Leader(s):

Scott
Laura

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Member Cost:

$9.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

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:

F.D. Roosevelt State Park, Georgia’s largest state park, is a hiker’s and backpacker’s haven located on Pine Mountain. The long, narrow ridge, composed of quartzite rock formations, is the southernmost mountain in Georgia.

Over two days, we will backpack the entire 23-mile Pine Mountain Trail, which in winter offers clear crisp views of distant ridges with occasional snowfall. Quiet woods, sparkling streams, misty waterfalls, rock outcroppings, varied forest, scenic overlooks, deer and turkey await our discovery. Although we will not be assigned a specific campsite until we arrive, we will aim to setup camp about halfway through the trail. On Sunday, the park is celebrating F.D.R's 131st birthday, so if we finish our hike before 4pm, we can stop by the visitor center for some free cake!

This backpacking trip is somewhere between a D4/D5 because although we will cover 23 miles over 2 days with packs, there will not be any steep, challenging climbs or difficult terrain. We will also not be hiking at a fast or fitness hike pace.

Note: This event involves a car shuttle, so after picking up our permits at the visitor center on Saturday morning, we will leave half of the cars at the end of the trail and then drive everyone to the beginning of the trail to start the hike.

Required Items to Bring:

Hiking Boots
Backpack
Tent
Sleeping Bag
Sleep Pad
Food (2 Lunches, 1 Dinner, 1 Breakfast, and Snacks)
Cookware and Utensils
Water
Flashlight
Extra Clothes

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Camera
Hiking Poles
Sunscreen
Water Filter/Treatment
Stove
Matches/Lighter
Change of Clothes and Towel for Drive Home

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

F.D. Roosevelt State Park
2970 GA Highway 190
Pine Mountain, GA 31822

GPS Coordinates:
N 32.837533 | W 084.815616

Located just off I-185 near Callaway Gardens, west of Warm Springs on GA Route 190, or south of Pine Mountain off US Hwy 27.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

135Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $54.00 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:

Trail Map: http://www.troop629.org/forms/hikes/pine_mountain_trail.jpg

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Member Cost:

$9.00/Person

Cost Includes:

$9.00/person backcountry camping permit. Please bring exact change with you to the park.

There is also a $5.00 parking fee per car, if you do not already have a Georgia State Park parking pass.

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