James E. Edmonds Backcountry Trail (changed to Sunday) - Sun, Oct 25 2015

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James E. Edmonds Backcountry Trail (changed to Sunday)


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Black Rock Mountain State Park
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Oct 25 2015  8:00 am >> Sun, Oct 25 2015 3:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 8:15 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Thu, Oct 15 2015 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Oct 23 2015 8:00 pm
Event Duration:7 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:11.6 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Ann
Ralph Howard
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Strenuous 7.2 Miles, plus we'll be adding the Tennessee Trail and the trail around the lake; taking this to a total of 11.6 miles.


Black Rock Mountain is the highest state park in Georgia at an altitude of 3,640 feet. The James E Edmonds Backcountry trail is a 7.2 mile stenuous loop. The trail cuts its way through lush forests, crosses several small streams and passes small waterfalls. We will stop halfway and have lunch on a rock slab atop Lookoff Mountain overlooking the Little Tennessee River Valley some 3,162 feet below. The toughest section of the hike is the return to the trailhead climbing most of the way.

This hike has a challenging walkout so you should be in excellent shape to participate.

 


Required Items to Bring:

Good hiking shoes
Water or Gatorade
Snacks and lunch
Trekking poles are very helpful
Excellent physical condition

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Camera


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Black Rock Mountain State Park, Mountain City, GA 10:00 a.m. - James E Edmonds Backcountry Trailhead I-85 North to I-985 North to Gainesville; merge on 365 North; 365 North becomes 441 North; look for brown park directional signs 3 miles north of Clayton in Mountain City; turn left onto Black Mountain Road; continue up the steep hill into the park, turn right at the stop sign and follow signs to trailhead on right.

Travel time: Approx 1 hour 30-50 minutes

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):180Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:15 am
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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:

Will this event occur rain or shine? No, no hiking in the rain!



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

Cost Includes:

There is a $5 state park parking fee required per vehicle (unless a carpool driver has yearly state park pass).   Please include this in your carpool costs to the driver. 


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