Waterfalls of the ’Three Forks’ that make up the Western fork of Chattooga River

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Waterfalls of the 'Three Forks' that make up the Western fork of Chattooga River

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

near Clayton, GA in Rabun County, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Mar 1 2008 8:00 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 8:15 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Tue, Feb 19 2008 12:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Feb 28 2008 11:59 pm

Event Duration:

arriving back in ATL about 7pm

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Trip Leader(s):

d merat

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Number Registered So Far:

12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

Join us on this 8 mile hike to see waterfalls on all 3 creeks at 'Three Forks'; that come together to form the Western Fork of the Chattooga River; a federally designated Wild and Scenic River corridor. After arriving at the trailhead, we walk on the easy rolling terrain several miles until getting the Chattooga 'Wild and Scenic' river corridor; where the scenery and adventure get intensely beautiful and rugged. Big Creek with its 3 waterfalls is my favorite waterfall hike in Georgia with added bonus of 2 other waterfalls in their respective gorges, on this hike. We'll hike to Overflow Falls first, a 15 foot rugged beauty of a waterfall; with a nice swimming hole beneath it.then we bushwack our way on old overgrown,forest service roads to Big Creek and the 'Three Forks' intersection. There is a nice waterfall at end of Big Creek there where will have lunch , or dipping in 1 of 2 rock jacuzzis and have a scenic lunchbreak under, near the falls. From here we will cross Overflow Creek to visit another nice waterfall on Holcomb Creek, some 20' high; before returning to the Big Creek trail, with its initial short but steep uphills to 2 more incresingly beautiful waterfalls on Big Creek; capped by a stunning, wild 3-tiered 50' beauty, in a deep gorge. . After the last waterfall we make out way out the relatively mellow uphill to easy road walk out to our cars.

Required Items to Bring:
Waiver form: http://www.atlantaoutdoorclub.com/member/waiver_member.pdf 1. Email me your signed waiver form 2. 3 liters fresh water 3. jacket, hat, gloves 4. hiking boots / trail shoes 5. non-cotton cloths in layers 6. poncho (just in case…) 7. Nuts & Berries and lunch 8. cash for gas (for your carpool driver) 9. towel to sit on for the ride back / paper sack for mucky boots

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How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From the Indian Trail Marta park and ride lot, we travel up I-85, then I-985 north to Clayton, GA; where we get onto Warwoman Road. Follow this until its end onto Highway 28 north; and follow it some 4 miles to trailhead. Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): 180Mile(s)

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

180Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:15 am

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Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $72.00 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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