Prep Trekk to Springer & Back - (7:15 AM carpool) - Sat, Jan 30 2016

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Prep Trekk to Springer & Back - (7:15 AM carpool)


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Amicalola State Park - Top of Amicalola Falls Parking Lot
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jan 30 2016  8:30 am >> Sat, Jan 30 2016 3:30 pm  (Carpool Departure: 7:15 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Sun, Jan 10 2016 9:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Jan 30 2016 7:00 am
Event Duration:7 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:16 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Tom
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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:2
Number Registered So Far: 14 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

 

Looking for a hike that is challenging, scenic, fun, social, and a short drive away?  If so, join us for this 16 mile loop hike to Springer Mountain and back!   

We will plan to start the hike from the top of the Amicalola Falls and hike the AT Approach to Springer Mountain and back.  On our way back, we will stop at the Len Foote Hike Inn for a few minutes to refill our water bottle/hydration pack.  We will continue back on the Len Foote Trail to the car parking lot.  We should be back in Atlanta mid afternoon depending on group's hiking speed.

 ***This is not a trail run or race to the finish!

Notes:

1. The Trip Leader(s) reserve the right to remove anyone from the list who they feel cannot handle this trip.

2. Please plan on bringing a snack to eat during the hike and enough water to drink.  We will be dropping by the Len Foote Inn on our way back to refill our water bottle or hydration pack.


Required Items to Bring:

Positive and motivated attitude
Good hiking shoes or boots
Water bottle/hydration pack and snack 
Hiking gear appropriate for the trail and weather conditions

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

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

From the Park & Ride we will go north on Georgia 400 past the outlet Mall to GA 136. Left on 136 till GA 52. Right until the park entrance. We will gather at the top of the waterfalls parking lot.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):104Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:15 am
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $41.60 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:

Will this event occur rain or shine? Maybe


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

Cost Includes:


$5.00 State Park Fee unless you have an annual park pass


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