Appalachian Trail Maintenance near Springer Mountain

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Appalachian Trail Maintenance near Springer Mountain

The Basics:

Event Type:

Adventure

Event Location:

Hawk Mtn. near Hightower Gap closest to Dahlonega, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Nov 10 2007 8:00 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 8:15 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Oct 29 2007 12:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Nov 8 2007 11:59 pm

Event Duration:

several hours of light labor should be done at around 2pm-back in ATL by 4pm

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Bruce

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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:

5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

Come experience some of the tasks needed to maintain the Appalachian trail from Springer Mtn. to Mt.Katadhin in Maine. The principals and tasks are the same for the thousands of miles this trail runs from Georgia to Maine.

This last trip before winter to this section of the Appalachian trail, Don Norton and I maintain, is to clean out water bars for good trail drainage and any weeding that may be done; plus check the water trail down from the shelter at Hawk Mtn. I have an unmentionable task I must perform as well that has to do with the privy close to the shelter; It has to be done every time I visit our section, noone else need help with this sacred duty.

It shouldnt take more than several hours, four at most, (depending on amount of people helping) to perform all tasks needed on this last trip to the trail before a cold winter. Join me and learn what it takes to maintain this valuable national resource used by many thousands of hikers and backpackers from south to north.

Required Items to Bring:
A few of us will need to bring grass scythes (swing blades)-I have one, someone can use; and I have a couple of shovels - to use to clean out several waterbars on the trail up the mountain.
If any of you have a swing blade or shovel-square or round blade; it will be welcome to aid in our tasks. We only need three total swing blades-three to four shovels for the group.
clothes appropriate for temperatures for protection from cold.
Supportive shoes for rocky trails on the way up the Mountain.
2 liters of water and/or gatorade

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
trail snacks and/or lunch for dining at the shelter at Hawk Mountain.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From the Mansell Road park and ride lot, we travel up Hwy.400 north to Dahlonega, GA and just outside Dahlonega, travel several miles on graveled forest service roads to Hightower Gap where our section of the Appalachian Trail is.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

140Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:15 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $56.00 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:

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

Cost Includes:

gas money to carpool drivers, 6-7 bucks for distance covered today

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