Lady Slipper Trail - Lake Russel WMA

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Lady Slipper Trail - Lake Russel WMA

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

North GA, near Clarkesville

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Oct 28 2007 11:00 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, Oct 3 2007 12:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Oct 25 2007 11:59 pm

Event Duration:

7 hours: 2 driving to site, 2 hiking, 2 driving home, 1 extra

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Patrick Barry

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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:

3 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

http://www.americantrails.org/awards/CRT06awards/lakerussell06GA.html Hike Lady Slipper Trail Length: 6.2 miles This trail winds up and down hillsides through wooded areas. Wildflowers bloom abundantly along the trail in the spring and summer. You will also find several panoramic views along the trail. Directions: Take I85 to 985 to U.S. 441/GA 365 north from Cornelia to Clarkesville exit (GA 197). Turn right on Old 197, at second stop sign, turn right onto Dicks Hill Parkway. Go 0.8 mile and turn left on Forest Service Road 59 (Lake Russell Road). Turn left to Nancytown Lake and follow signs to parking. Trailhead is 0.2 mile on paved road behind the gate.

Required Items to Bring:
water hiking boots positive attitude

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Directions: Take U.S. 441/GA 365 north from Cornelia to Clarkesville exit (GA 197). Turn right on Old 197, at second stop sign, turn right onto Dicks Hill Parkway. Go 0.8 mile and turn left on Forest Service Road 59 (Lake Russell Road). Turn left to Nancytown Lake and follow signs to parking. Trailhead is 0.2 mile on paved road behind the gate.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

130Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $52.00 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:

Keep in mind the possibility of dinner after the hike.

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