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3rd Time's A Charm! Backpacking Chattooga | |||||||
The Basics: | |||||||
Event Type: | Backpacking | ||||||
Event Location: | Licklog, PigPen and Big Bend Falls | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sat, Apr 26 2008 11:00 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Opens: | Tue, Apr 8 2008 12:00 am | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Wed, Apr 23 2008 11:59 pm | ||||||
Event Duration: | Overnight | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D3: Moderate | ||||||
Trip Leader(s): | Vanessa Carter Jason Hicks Email Trip Leader(s) You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information. | ||||||
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: | 6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | Yes | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
Easy to Moderate - 10.2 Miles if we go all the way to Big Bend Falls past our campsite a couple miles | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | South Carolina 10:45 a.m. at Parking area off Nicholson Ford Rd; access to the Foothills Trail at the NW corner of the parking lot. 1. Hwy. 85 N. to Hwy. 11 2. From Walhalla, drive northwest on SC 28 for 8.4 miles and bear right (north) onto SC 107. 3. Drive 3.1 miles and turn left (west) onto Village Creek Road, just past the entrance to Oconee State Park. 4. Drive 1.7 miles and turn right onto Nicholson Ford Road (FS 775), which is gravel. 5. Drive 2.2 miles to a parking area on the right. 6. Park and access the Foothills Trail at the northwest corner of the lot. | ||||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 180Mile(s) | ||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | 8:00 am | ||||||
Carpool Location: | Log in for location | ||||||
Carpool Directions: | Log in for directions | ||||||
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. | ||||||
Notes: | |||||||
Are Dogs Permitted? Yes, but they must be well behaved and be in good shape for the hike & possibly cold weather. NO TOY OR SMALL DOGS, PLEASE. Vanessa is planning on bringing Chloe and Jason will bring Bud, too. Please ask if you want to bring your dog, and don’t forget you are responsible for their health and behavior. When it comes to planning, don’t forget their food!! Extra water will probably be provided by the Chatooga. Will this event occur rain or shine? Yes, unless serious thunderstorms or tornados are forecasted. E-mail the trip leader to be put on a waiting list if the trip is at the max number of attendees. * We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events. | |||||||
Cost Includes: | $4 parking fee may be required $$ for drivers of carpool | ||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. *Note: NOTE: Please be considerate of others. If you sign-up and cannot attend, please e-mail the trip leader, so others that may be on a waiting list may attend. |