Christmas Time at the Hike Inn

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Christmas Time at the Hike Inn

The Basics:

Event Type:

Overnight

Event Location:

LenFoote Hike Inn near Dawsonville, GA

Overnight: Christmas Time at the Hike Inn

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Dec 20 2014 1:59 pm >> Sun, Dec 21 2014 1:59 pm (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Sep 4 2014 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Dec 10 2014 9:00 pm

Event Duration:

2 Days

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

5 Miles

Pace:

Leisurely

Trip Leader(s):

Jason Hicks

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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:

10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

The Hike Inn is an incredible popular trip. We will leave the carpool at 9am and arrive by 10:00ish to Amicaola State Park office. There we will register and start our hike to the inn. - If you enjoy wilderness hiking but prefer a soft bed, hot showers, and great food instead of camping, the Hike Inn is for you. The Inn is accessible only by foot over a moderate 5 mile trail which originates at the top of the falls. We will check in at the Park Visitors Center to get vital information and directions for our walk to the Hike Inn. You must check in at the Visitors Center before 2:00 PM or you will not be permitted to hike. The hike takes from 2 to 4 hours, so we will start early enough to arrive well before the facilities tour and dinner (5:00 PM & 6:00 PM). You only need to bring your personal items, including layered clothing, hiking boots, extra socks, rain gear, toiletries, water and snacks (for the trail), sunscreen, insect repellent, and flashlight. Please, no pets, cell phones, beepers, or radios. After arrival at the Hike Inn, you can settle in and begin exploring. Cold and hot drinks are available in the dining room. In the cooler months, enjoy wood-burning stoves in the common areas. Dinner and breakfast are served family style. Educational and entertaining programs are conducted in the Sunrise Room after dinner most evenings. Programs consist of everything from worm composting to storytelling. Books and games are also available. The Sunrise Room (as you would expect from the name!) is an excellent place to observe the sunset in the evening and the sunrise in the morning. Check out the lodge at www.hike-inn.com and you can see what the bunk rooms look like, along with the fun things to do at the Inn. Please note there is another way up that is tougher via the AT approach trail and over to the inn and that is an option as well.

Required Items to Bring:

Daypack, overnight bag with clothes and small trash bag since you have to pack out any trash you create.
Also keep in mind the weather when hiking.
This is an inn so no need to bring towels, soap etc.. since they provide same.

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

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How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Amicalola Falls State Park Visitors Center

From 400 North, proceed toward Dawsonville past the North Georgia Premium Outlets.
Turn left (west) on Highway 53 at the intersection with 400.
Continue on Highway 53 through Dawsonville.
Turn right on Highway 183 where it intersects 53.
Turn right on Highway 52 where it intersects with 183.
Amicalola Falls will be about 3 miles on the left on Highway 52

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

125Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $50.00 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:

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

Cost Includes:

Please be advised that the club nor the trip leader is handling the payment of the rooms. Once you sign up you will need to contact the Hike inn directly to pay them. They are holding those rooms for the club under my name. You will need to be prepared to pay $150 (plus 15% tax) for 2 people per room or $107.00(plus 15% tax) for a single person. I nor the club can promise you will have a roommate of the same sex.

If you cancel and you have someone sharing your room you will need to work it out with that person so as to make sure they do not have to pay more then there fair share.

For example .. you and a friend pay 150+ tax (which is 15%) for the room but you have to cancel. It is not fair for you to expect a full refund of half. That would leave your roommate out and have to pay the single amount. My suggestion is find someone from the waiting list and have them replace you.

I know this is complicated but if we ran this thru the club the cost would be higher.

- rates do not include state sales taxes and country lodging taxes and are subject to change. If you have further questions my suggestion is to either visit the hike inn website and or call the inn for additional questions.

I expect that once you have signed up you will call the Inn and make payment asap. Anyone not making payment within a week of the trip filling up I will replace with someone on the wait list. The inn is doing our club a courtesy by not making us pay everything up front.

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

The club nor trip leader will not be responsible for any fees or cost associated with canceling and or finding your replacement. Please contact the hike inn for fees associated with canceling.