Hiking: Tallulah Gorge State Park - Stoneplace Trail

Hiking: Tallulah Gorge State Park - Stoneplace Trail

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Tallulah Gorge State Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Nov 16 2008 10:15 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 8:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, Nov 12 2008 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Nov 15 2008 7:00 pm

Event Duration:

per itinerary

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Trip Leader(s):

Kevin Crowe
Tony C

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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:

14 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

The main focus of this event is an "out and back" hike of the 4.75 mile Stoneplace Trail at Tallulah Gorge State Park. We will stop for a long lunch break at Tugalo Lake. We will also take the High Bluff Trail mini-loop on the way back (2 miles). These two combined should be roughly 11 miles total.

After the main hike, we will walk down the North Rim Trail (less than a mile) to view scenic Tallulah Gorge from numerous overlooks. Co-leader Kevin has offered to take part of the group down the steps to swinging bridge near the bottom of the gorge, so anyone who is working on earning their "Canyon Climbers Club" T-shirt can join him...this part of the hike is purely optional though, and co-leader Tony will be leading the rest of the group around the North Rim Trail at this time.

The Stoneplace Trail has approximately 800 feet of elevation change over its 4.75 miles. It is mostly downhill on the way out, so uphill on the way back. The High Bluff Trail only has about 150 feet of elevation change.

We will be hiking at a pretty good pace...at least 3.0 mph because the trail is wide and not too strenuous...but that faster pace is why this is categorized as a D4 and not a D3.

Note: This is technically an "Explorer" trip because the trip leader has not hiked this trail before...however we will have a good map and GPS and don't expect to have any major navigational issues along the way.

It is forecast be a beautiful day on Sunday with superb hiking weather, so we should have a great time out there on the trail.

Required Items to Bring:
water
trail snacks/lunch
clothes appropriate for weather

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Camera
Change of clothes for drive back
Emergency rain gear (even probability of rain is low)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Tallulah Gorge State Park
Jane Hurt Yarn Rd
Lakemont, GA 30552

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

152Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $60.80 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.

Hiking: Tallulah Gorge State Park - Stoneplace Trail - Sun, Nov 16 2008

Hiking: Tallulah Gorge State Park - Stoneplace Trail