Fun day at Lake Jocassee - Hike, swim, & sunset dinner boat ride

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Fun day at Lake Jocassee - Hike, swim, & sunset dinner boat ride

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Devils Fork State Park

Hike: Fun day at Lake Jocassee - Hike, swim, & sunset dinner boat ride

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jun 15 2013 8:30 am >> Sat, Jun 15 2013 9:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, May 15 2013 8:12 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Jun 2 2013 8:00 pm

Event Duration:

Per Itinerary

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

5.8 Miles

Pace:

Leisurely

Trip Leader(s):

Beth H

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Member Cost:

$49.00/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:

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

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Itinerary:

What could possible be better than a hike on the beautiful Foothills Trail by Lake Jocassee???

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How about a ride to the trail head by boat, swimming in the lake, & a leisurely boat ride back while you sip your favorite adult or non-adult beverage, eat dinner, & look at water falls!

Leaving from Devil's Fork State Park, we will get a nice boat ride to the other side of the lake & up the Toxaway River to the Canebrake trail head on the Foothills Trail. From here we cross a 225 ft suspension bridge over the Toxaway river. Don't worry, this is a very sturdy bridge built by Duke Energy. Of coarse we have to earn our swim at the end by climbing what's known as Heartbreak Ridge, a 600 ft ascent. From there it's down to a nice cove in the lake. The water is a beautiful blue-green, with rocky ledges surrounding it. We will swim & soak up the sun here for an hour or so.

Then we board the boat & go on a leisurly lake tour before heading back to the park around sunset. The lake is home to many birds, including Bald Eagles. We will travel up Horsepasture River & visit Mill Creek Falls. Maybe even hike under a waterfall.

Bring a small cooler with your favorite food and beverages (adult beverages are optional) to enjoy while we tour our way back to the dock.

The pace of this hike will be slower (about 2mph). It is only 5.8 miles, but does have one significant climb, which you can take your time acending. But please understand this is not a walk in the park.

Required Items to Bring:

$2 per person for park entrance

Hiking boots

Water & snacks for the trail

Bathing suit & towel

Cooler with food & beverages for dinner

$ for carpool

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

Jacket. It may be cool on the boat later in the day

Water shoes

Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

If you are using a GPS, the address of Devil's Fork State Park is 161 Holcombe Circle, Salem, SC but please see directions at the end about where to park once you get there.

From Indian Trail travel I-85 North approx 78 miles to SC 11 (Exit 1).

Go North on SC 11 approx 34 miles.

Turn Left onto Lake Jocassee Rd

As you are approaching Devils Fork State Park on Jocassee Lake Rd, watch
for a large brown Devils Fork sign on the right. Just after that will be a
sign (and road) on your left directing you to the campground and picnic area.
Take that left, then take an immediate right into the picnic area. Go
through the pay booth, pay 2 dollars per person, and drive down to and
park at the very end of the parking lot.

The boat shuttle operator will meet us there. There are
bathroom facilities at the picnic area.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

236Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $94.40 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:

While alcoholic beverages are allowed on the boat, this is not a party boat. Please drink responsibly & remember you have to drive back to Atlanta. Alcohol cannot be consumed in the park.

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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$49.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Scenic boat ride to the trail head (30-40 minutes) & Sunset Boat tour of the lake after the hike.

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the AOC on Sun, Jun 2 2013.

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REGARDLESS OF WHAT YOUR PAYPAL BANNER SAYS, PAYMENT IS DUE WITHIN 48HOURS OF YOU SIGNING UP. If you don't pay within 48 hours of signing up, you will be automatically moved to the waiting list. See Cancellation Policy below for more details. If you are paying using a method other than PayPal, email your Trip Leader as soon as you sign up. If you cancel on or before June 2nd, full payment is refundable less a $5 administrative fee. No refund beginning June 3rd unless someone replaces you and pays in full, then you will receive a full refund less a $5 administrative fee.

No partial payments. All registrants must pay the posted Member Cost regardless of any agreement you may have with any party involved in the event. Payment must be received prior to participation in the event.

If the trip is canceled due to weather it will be rescheduled. If you cannot make the rescheduled date you will be issued a refund.

This trip requires a minimum number of participants. If that number is not met, the trip will be cancelled and you will receive a refund.