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Beginner Backpacking on the Bartram Trail




The Basics:
Event Type:Backpacking
Event Location: Warwoman Dell Recreation Area. Clayton, GA
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Sep 22 2007  8:30 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 8:35 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Wed, Aug 29 2007 12:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Sep 19 2007 11:59 pm
Event Duration:Per Itinerary
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Paula Schubert
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:11
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

***** PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN CARPOOL LOCATION *****

Are you interested in Backpacking and want to start small? Then why not join me for a beginner backpacking trip on a beautiful portion of the Bartram Trail. We'll be hiking in approximately 2 miles to camp and along the way we'll pass two beautiful waterfalls. Becky Branch Falls, a 20-foot fall, is easily observed from a wooden bridge that crosses the stream and Martin Creek Falls is a series of falls with the largest dropping 30 feet. We'll be setting up camp near Martin Creek falls and should be able to play in the rocky area near the falls if there is enough water and weather permitting of course.

For those interested in an extra hike, after we setup camp we can hike further up the Bartram Trail to a spur trail that goes to Pinnacle Knob, which over looks the city of Clayton. This is a moderately-difficult, but optional hike

If you plan to bring your dog(s), please make note when you register for this event. I will be bringing my Boston and my Beagle this time around.

Required Items to Bring:
  • Tent
  • Sleeping bag
  • Headlamp/flashlight
  • Bring lunch and dinner for Saturday
  • Bring breakfast for Sunday.
  • Trail snacks
  • 2 liters of water (I'll also have my filter)
  • Good hiking boots
  • Rain Gear/poncho
  • Bear bag
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  • Sunscreen
  • Bug Spray
  • Hat for sunny days
  • Jacket for cooler nights

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:I will give out directions at Carpool location.
    Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):190Mile(s)
    Carpool Departure Time: 8:35 am
    Carpool Location:   Log in for location
    Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
    Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $76.00 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 must be very well behaved and they are the owners responsiblility

    Will this event occur rain or shine? No, not in severe weather conditions

    Please be considerate of others. If you sign-up and cannot attend, please e-mail the event leader so others that may be on a waiting list may attend.

    E-mail the event leader to be put on a waiting list if the trip is at the max number of attendees.


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    Cost Includes:
    Please share gas expenses with carpool drivers.

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