Winter Backpacking (Rescheduled)

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Winter Backpacking (Rescheduled)

The Basics:

Event Type:

Backpacking

Event Location:

Big Bend, Licklog & Pigpen Falls, SC

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Mar 2 2013 9:00 am >> Sun, Mar 3 2013 4:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 9:00 pm *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Feb 21 2013 10:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Feb 28 2013 5:00 pm

Event Duration:

1 Days 7 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

11 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:

12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Join me for a little winter backpacking along the Chattooga River...

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. 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.

Moderate - 11.2 miles

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Backpack
Tent
Sleeping bag—at least 30º (it might be cold!)
Trekking poles
Water purifier
Stove
Camp chair
Food - (Sat lunch & dinner, Sun breakfast)
Headlamp or Flashlight
Hiking boots
Clothes appropriate for cold weather—layer up!
Rain jacket or poncho
Snacks
Water/Gatorade
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).

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

1. Hwy. 85 N. to Hwy. 11, left on Hwy 11 to Walhalla.
2. From Walhalla, turn left and 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.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

180Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 pm

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $72.00 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:

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. 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.

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

Will this event occur rain or shine? No! If extreme weather or temperatures below 20 degrees are forecast, the trip leader may cancel the trip and reschedule.