Chinnabee Including Devils Den - Sun, Dec 29 2013

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Chinnabee Including Devils Den


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Cheaha State Park   Hike: Chinnabee Including Devils Den  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Dec 29 2013  8:30 am >> Sun, Dec 29 2013 4:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, Dec 23 2013 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Dec 28 2013 6:00 pm
Event Duration:7 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:8 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
John Stirman
Joyce T.
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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:2
Number Registered So Far: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

     Hope you’ll join me for a wonderful trek on the beautiful Chinnabee Silent Trail (CST).  We'll follow the CST as it meanders through interesting woods, goes alongside the active Cheaha Creek, reveals lovely waterfalls, and crosses the awesome overlooks of Devil’s Den.  The trail is named for Creek Indian Chief Chinnabee, an ally of Andrew Jackson during the Creek War.  The designation of “Silent Trail” comes from the trail’s builders.  Between 1973 and 1976, Boy Scout Troop 29 from the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind created the trail with the help of the USDA Forest Service.  The hike is considered by many to be one of the most enjoyable in the state.  This will be an "in and out" hike of around 8 miles total distance.  We'll stop at the falls in the Devil's Den area for snacks. 

*We'll be leaving the carpool location promptly at 8 AM so please be on time.

*If you are meeting us at the event, we'll see you at 8:30 Central time at the Cheaha State Park Headquarters.  We'll stop there for a short restroom break before we drive the final 4 1/2 miles to the trailhead.

*After the hike we may decide to enjoy lunch at Johnny's New York Style Pizza - Johnny's is located at the carpool location making it extremely convenient.

*This is a dog friendly hike and I'll allow up to 4 dogs on this event.


Required Items to Bring:

Water

Cold Weather/Rain Gear

Hiking Shoes or Boots

Snack or light lunch

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Camera


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

From Atlanta area take Interstate 20 into Alabama; then take exit # 191. Turn South on U.S. Highway 431 for approximately four miles, then turn right on Highway 281.  You'll go south on 281 for approximately 16 miles.  (Watch for the Cheaha Resort State Park Signs).  We'll meet up at the Cheaha State Park Headquarters before we continue driving to the trailhead.  *The trailhead is located approx 4 1/2 miles south of the park headquarters.  The paved parking for the trailhead is on the left while the hiking trail is directly across the road.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):132Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $52.80 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:
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