Return To Black Rock Mountain State Park - 3 Trails

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Return To Black Rock Mountain State Park - 3 Trails

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Black Rock Mountain State Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jun 16 2013 9:00 am >> Sun, Jun 16 2013 8:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sun, Jun 9 2013 9:30 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jun 14 2013 1:00 pm

Event Duration:

Per Itinerary

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

10 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Jimmy
Clay White

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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:

15 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Located in Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains, Black Rock Mountain State Park is Georgia's highest state park. On clear days, hikers enjoy 80 mile vistas, including three states. According to the Park's website, the hikes include streams, creeks, numerous overlooks, and beautiful views of the Southern Appalachian mountains.

We will hike three trails in the park, totaling approximately 10 miles, and including the following:

1) James E. Edmond Backcountry Trail. This is a moderate to strenuous 7.2 mile loop, which includes a walk beside the meandering Taylor Creek and a fabulous view of the Little Tennessee Valley from a rock outcropping on Lookoff Mountain.

2) Tennessee Rock Trail. This is a 2.2 mile loop, described as easy, but with great views.

3) Black Rock Trail Lake. An easy loop of less than one mile around a scenic lake.

Because your TLs have only hiked this park on two previous occasions, there is always the possibility that we will miss a turn. Certainly, we will be well prepared with the appropriate maps. Nevertheless, you should be in good enough physical condition to walk extra distances if we should make a mistake.

Note 1: Following the hike, we will stop to have a group dinner. If you need to get back to Atlanta immediately, you will need to drive separately or arrange a carpool with other hikers who cannot stay for dinner.

Note 2: If you are not an experienced hiker, or do not have previous D4 and D5 experience, this hike will be too strenuous for you. The TLs on this hike will contact hikers who do not have recent D4 and D5 experience, and reserve the right to remove any person from the list. This is for the safety of the individual hiker and to ensure the entire group can maintain an appropriate pace.

Required Items to Bring:

Lunch
Trail Snacks
At least 2 Liters of Water or sports drink

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Sunscream
Hat
Hiking poles
Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Directions will be given out at the carpool.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

182Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $72.80 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:

There is a $5 parking fee, unless you have a State Park parking pass.

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:

Please bring cash to share gas expenses with carpool drivers.

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

A little rain won't kill us, but we will cancel on a case by case basis if the weather is foul enough.