Appetizers at the Falls - Thu, Dec 31 2015

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Appetizers at the Falls


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Panther Creek Falls   Hike: Appetizers at the Falls  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Dec 31 2015  8:30 am >> Thu, Dec 31 2015 4:30 pm  (Carpool Departure: 8:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Wed, Dec 23 2015 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Dec 30 2015 6:00 pm
Event Duration:8 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:7 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Mike S
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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:4
Number Registered So Far: 6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

We'll leave the Indian Trail Park and Ride promptly at 8:30 AM.  The plan is to depart from the Panther Creek trail head at 10:00 AM, for anyone meeting us there.  We'll keep a moderate pace out to the falls.  There is some elevation change and it is about 3.5 miles to the falls.  If you have not been to Panther Creek Falls before, the last .25 mile includes some narrow, rocky ledges.  These are sometimes slick.  But, there are secure guy-lines and it is very doable.  If you have any concerns, feel free to call the trip leader.

Here is the fun part:  Everyone should plan to bring an appetizer, enough to share (cheeses, cured meats, dips with crackers).  Fondue, anyone?  Impress your hiking buddies.  Who can bring the coolest app to the falls?  For those so inclined, perhaps bring something to sip and share or nice cup of espresso.  Assuming the weather is nice, we'll hang out at the falls for a while and enjoy a beautiful winter day and great company.  How long we stay at the falls will be dependent on the weather.

We'll then return to the trail head, retracing our steps.

 

 


Required Items to Bring:

Water

Hiking boots

Appetizer to share

Plate, fork, napkins, cup

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking Poles

Camp chair or something to sit on


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Take I-985 North which turns into US 23/441. 16 miles past Cornelia, turn left onto Glen Hardman Road, then turn right onto Historic 441 for 1 mile to the Panther Creek Recreation Area parking lot.

 

** There is a $4 parking fee per car at the trail head. **

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):144Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:30 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $57.60 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.


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