Panther Creek Falls - Sat, Nov 22 2014

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Panther Creek Falls

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Panther Creek Recreation Area, Clarkesville, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Nov 22 2014 10:30 am >> Sat, Nov 22 2014 5:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sun, Nov 16 2014 6:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Nov 21 2014 6:00 pm

Event Duration:

6 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

7 Miles

Pace:

Leisurely

Trip Leader(s):

Scott
Laura

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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:

15 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Come join us on a leisurely-pased, relatively flat hike to the beautiful Panther Creek Falls in Habersham County. We will hike 3.5 miles along the Panther Creek Trail until we reach the waterfall. Once we reach the falls, we will stop for lunch and enjoy the scenery. After lunch, we'll return to the trailhead the same way we came. This is a good hike for virtually all fitness levels. Dogs are welcome, but they must be kept on a leash.

Required Items to Bring:

Water or Energy Drinks
Lunch
Good Hiking Shoes/Boots

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

Trekking Poles
Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

GPS Coordinates:
34.69886, -83.41992

From the Windward Park and Ride in Alpharetta, GA:
- Get on GA-400 N/US-19 N from Windward Pkwy (1.0 mi / 3 min)
- Follow GA-400 N/US-19 N to GA-306 E. Take Exit #17 from GA-400 N/US-19 N (15.0 mi / 14 min)
- Get on GA-365 N/US-23 N in Hall County (20.4 mi / 30 min)
- Follow US-23 N to Travis Smith Rd in Habersham County (35.6 mi / 32 min)
- Drive to Old Historic U.S.441 N (1.0 mi / 2 min)
- Turn left onto Travis Smith Rd (0.2 mi / 1 min)
- Turn right onto Old Historic U.S.441 N. Destination will be on the left (0.8 mi / 2 min)

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

150Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $60.00 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:

There is a $4.00 per vehicle parking fee (cash only).

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