Beech Bottom Trail & Jack’s River Trail

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Beech Bottom Trail & Jack's River Trail

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Tennessee/Georgia border, Cohutta Wilderness, east of Cisco, Georgia

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jun 29 2008 8:00 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 8:15 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, May 29 2008 12:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jun 28 2008 11:59 pm

Event Duration:

Duration of Event

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Trip Leader(s):

Lynn
Marty

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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:

5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

If you like water and can hike 12 pretty easy miles, this is the hike for you. The hike starts in Tennessee where we take the 4-mile Beech Bottom Trail to the Jack's River. Right after reaching the river is the spectacular Jack's River Falls, the most powerful falls in the North Georgia backcountry – an 80 ft. drop in two tiers. There is a great swimming hole between the two drops. We'll stop here for lunch and a swim.

After lunch, we'll follow the Jack's River Trail for 8 miles as it fords the river 22 times! Depths usually range from mid-calf to mid-thigh, but if we have significant rain in the days prior to the hike we could be talking about waist-deep water at some crossings. You must wear appropriate shoes and clothing for the hike so that you can get wet and keep going.

We will keep a moderate pace and stay together as a group, stopping frequently to swim. If you feel the need to turbo-hike to see how fast you can cover the 12 miles, this is not the hike for you. On the other end of the spectrum, please be confident in your ability to keep up with the group for 12 miles.

Important medical note: This area is populated more heavily than most with bees and wasps. If you suffer severe reactions to bee or wasp stings, please make sure you bring proper medication – or skip this hike entirely.

Required Items to Bring:
3 liters of water
Lunch and trail snacks – use ziplock bags to keep things dry
Suitable shoes and clothing for a 12-mile wet hike

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Hiking poles will be VERY handy for the water crossings
Change of clothes for after the hike
Sunscreen

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Will be provided at carpool location. Alternately, you may meet us at the Mc Donald's in Chatsworth, GA, at 9:45 AM.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

180Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:15 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool 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:

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