Amicalola - Len Foote Loop - plus more - Sat, Jul 20 2013

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Amicalola - Len Foote Loop - plus more


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge   Hike: Amicalola - Len Foote Loop - plus more   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jul 20 2013  8:00 am >> Sat, Jul 20 2013 4:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 8:15 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, Jul 15 2013 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Jul 19 2013 8:00 pm
Event Duration:8 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:13 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Ann
Ralph Howard
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 13 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Let's meet at the Mansell Park & Ride at 8:00 am, leaving at 8:15 sharp.  We hope to be at the trail head and ready to hike at 9:30 am.

We will hike the from the Base of the Falls Trail (the warm up from the visitor center and then we will include the 604 step staircase the "first mile"), and Appalachian Approach Trail and the Hike Inn Trail.  After about 6 miles we will make a stop at the Len Foote Hike Inn for lunch (you cannot buy lunch from the Inn, but they sometimes have cookies, bring some money for donations if you are eating their food).

Afterwards, we will return via the Hike Inn Trail for a total hiking distance of around 13 miles.

The pace will be moderate/fast"ish", hmmm, let's say around 2.5 to 3.0 mph.

We are not planning to stop on the way back, except for maybe a drive thru deal. 

 

 


Required Items to Bring:

hiking boots or shoes with good traction
enough water to stay hydrated
appropriate clothing for the weather
emergency rain gear (even though ???% chance of precip. currently)
your happy face

state parking pass or money $5.00

Recommended Items to Bring:
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snacks and or lunch
camera
hiking pole(s)


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

To be provided at the carpool.

Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge
418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd
Dawsonville , GA 30534

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):100Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:15 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $40.00 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.

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