Exploring Laurel Snow Pocket Wilderness

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Exploring Laurel Snow Pocket Wilderness

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Dayton, TN

Hike: Exploring Laurel Snow Pocket Wilderness

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Sep 7 2013 7:30 am >> Sat, Sep 7 2013 8:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sun, Sep 1 2013 8:20 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Sep 6 2013 4:00 pm

Event Duration:

Per Itinerary

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

12 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Beth H
Melanie Marks

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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:

9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Join me at one of my favorite places to spend the day. The trail starts with a beautiful walk along scenic, boulder-strewn Richland Creek. Climbing out of the gorge, it's on to Laurel Falls. You can navigate the boulders to the base of the falls or just sit on rock & enjoy it from a slight distance.

Back on the trail, a 150 ft bridge takes us over Richland Creek, where we will climb up the other side of the gorge to Buzzard Point. If you are really adventurous you can climb the chimneys or just enjoy the view from several overlooks. True to the name, there usually are birds circling above your head.

Traveling down a flat trail takes us to Morgan Creek. You have to cross the creek to get to the top of Snow Falls. You will get wet. If you don't bring water shoes you will need to go across barefoot. The water is usually ankle deep. You can climb some roots down to the bottom of falls & walk under it or explore along the top.

Some of this trail is not well marked, so be prepared for a little "Trail Hunting" in places.

This is going to be a long day because we are going to spend time exploring at all 3 stops.

We will stop somewhere in Dayton or outside Chattanooga for dinner before getting back to Atlanta.

Dogs are welcome, but be advised there are usually rangers in this wilderness area & they are strict about leashes.

Required Items to Bring:

Sturdy hiking boots, preferably waterproof

Plenty of water. If you have a filter, this is a great place to bring it.

Snacks

$$$$ for carpool

Bag for muddy boots

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

Water shoes

Extra dry socks

Hiking poles

Small towel in case you get wet

Change of clothes

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

I-75 North for 85 miles

Merge onto I-24 West toward Chattanooga

After 6.2 miles & take the right fork to exit onto US-27 North

Travel 41 miles & turn left onto Walnut Grove Rd. Between the Rite Aid & Walgreens.

Drive 1.4 miles until you see a white church on the left & the sign for Laurel Snow Pocket Wilderness on the Right.

Turn Right onto the gravel Rd & travel .9 miles to the parking lot.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

269Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $107.60 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:

This event will be rescheduled in the event of rain.

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