Black Rock Mountain State Park - 3 Trails

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Black Rock Mountain State Park - 3 Trails

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

3085 Black Rock Mountain Pkwy, Mountain City, GA 30562

Hike: Black Rock Mountain State Park - 3 Trails

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jul 12 2014 8:00 am >> Sat, Jul 12 2014 9:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Tue, Jun 24 2014 9:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jul 11 2014 9:00 am

Event Duration:

13 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

10 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Andrea Nunn
Clay White

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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:

14 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Black Rock Mountain State Park is Georgia's highest state park and is located in Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains. On clear days, hikers enjoy 80 mile vistas, including three states. According to the Park's website, the hikes include streams, creeks, numerous overlooks, and beautiful views of the Southern Appalachian mountains.

We will hike the following three trails in the park:

1) James E. Edmond Backcountry Trail. This is a moderate to strenuous 7.2 mile loop, which includes a walk beside the meandering Taylor Creek and a fabulous view of the Little Tennessee Valley from a rock outcropping on Lookoff Mountain.

2) Tennessee Rock Trail. This is a 2.2 mile loop, described as easy, but with great views.

3) Black Rock Trail Lake. An easy loop of less than one mile around a scenic lake.

Because your trip leaders have not hiked these trails, there is always the possibility that we will miss a turn. Certainly, we will be well prepared with the appropriate maps. Nevertheless, you should be in good enough physical condition to walk extra distances if we should make a mistake.

If you are not an experienced hiker or do not have recent D4 and D5 experience, then the trip leaders reserve the right to remove you from the list to ensure the entire group can maintain an appropriate pace.

There will be an optional group dinner after the hike.

Required Items to Bring:

Lunch
Trail Snacks
At least 2 Liters of Water or sports drink

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Directions will be distributed at the carpool location.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

182Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $72.80 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:

There is a $5 parking fee, unless you have a State Park parking pass.

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

Cost Includes:

Please bring cash to share gas expenses with carpool drivers.

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

The hike will be cancelled within 24 hours of the start time, if chance of rain and/or thunderstorms.