Camping and Hiking at Cloudland Canyon - Tue, Feb 16 2010

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The Basics:
Event Type:		Overnight
Event Location:		Cloudland Canyon
Date(s) & Time:		Tue, Feb 16 2010  5:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 2:00 pm   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off:		Sat, Feb 13 2010 9:00:00 PM
Event Duration:		per itinerary
Difficulty Rating:		D3: Moderate
Trip Leader(s):		Larry Cooper You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information.
Member Cost:		$6.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)
Participant Info:
Who's Invited:		Members & Guests, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:		8
Maximum No. Guests:		2
Minimum Group Size:		4
Maximum No. Guests Per Member:		1
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 Located on the western edge of Lookout Mountain, this is one of the most scenic parks in the state, offering rugged geology and beautiful vistas. The park straddles a deep gorge cut into the mountain by Sitton Gulch Creek, and elevation differs from 800 to 1,980 feet. The most spectacular view into the canyon is found near the picnic area parking lot; however, additional views can be found along the rim trail. We will be camping in the walk in camp area which has a bathroom and showers. We will use two or three sites depending on group make up. Each site allows a maximum of two tents and 6 people. The cost is $12 per camp site so less than $5 each so bring cash. Bring dinner for Tuesday night, breakfast for Wednesday and lunch/trail snack for Wednesday. There are several senic hiking trails to choose from on Wednesday including some with waterfalls. Of special interest; the Park supervisor wans us to take photos for her contest. she needs them for making postcards and is offering a $280 prize package for the best one and is doing this for all 4 seasons. BRING YOUR CAMERA. We will head back to Atlanta Wednesday afternoon and may have a group dinner on the way.
Required Items to Bring: Tent Sleeping bag/pad headlamp Comfortable clothing Rain gear camp shoes Shoes for hiking Water bottle and snacks for hiking food as above Toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrush, etc) Recommended Items to Bring: Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need. CAMERA Binoculars Day pack or fanny back for hiking gps, whistle, fun stuff
How to Get There:
Event Directions:		122 Cloudland Canyon Park Rd Rising Fawn, GA 30738. meet at carpool
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):		192Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time:		2:00 pm
Carpool Location:		Log in for location
Carpool Directions:		Log in for directions
Carpool Cost:		Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $71.04 (calculated at total miles (192) * $0.370, effective Wednesday, September 08, 2010). This is based on the current gas, maintenance, and other costs of $0.370 per mile as stated by the IRS & Cars.com. This should be divided by the total number of people in the vehicle (incl driver). For example: With 4 people in the vehicle, the expense per person on this trip would be $17.76 Alternately your carpool driver may choose to split the maintenance cost plus the actual gas cost among all in the vehicle. Your carpool driver will confirm exactly how much money they require to cover costs. Please split the actual cost among all people in the vehicle.
Notes:
Will this event occur rain or shine? not in heavy rain or chance of rain more than 50% - We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in AOC events. - Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning. - Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@atlantaoutdoorclub.com. - Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Paula Schubert, at content@atlantaoutdoorclub.com.
Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:		$6.00/Person
Non-Member Cost:		$6.00/Person
Cost Includes:		tent site and parking fee. may vary a little depending on group make up.
Make a Payment:		Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the AOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!