Toccoa River Swing Bridge via BMT to Three Forks, AT - Sun, Aug 28 2016

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Toccoa River Swing Bridge via BMT to Three Forks, AT


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Blue Ridge, GA   Hike: Toccoa River Swing Bridge via BMT to Three Forks, AT  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Aug 28 2016  6:30 am >> Sun, Aug 28 2016 8:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 6:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Wed, Aug 10 2016 8:55 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Aug 27 2016 8:00 pm
Event Duration:Per Itinerary
Difficulty Rating:D6: Advanced (Exploratory)
Distance:17.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Aaron
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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: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

The BMT is a 290 mile trail through the countryside of Georgia, fininishing in Tennessee by mainly following the western ridge of the Appalacian mountains. 

This strenuous hike will start at the Tocoa River Swingbride near Blue Ridge, Georgia. We will hike approximately 8.7 miles along the Benton Mackay Trail to Three Forks on the AT before returning the way we came.  We will stop at Long creek Falls for lunch. 

There is approximately 4300 feet of ascent on this hike, please only sign up if you are fit enough to complete a hike of this distance and elevation gain. 

If you have not recently completed a D5 or D6 event with the AOC I will contact you to see if this event is appropriate for you. 


Required Items to Bring:
  • Emergency rain gear (even if chance of rain is minimal)
  • Water or Sports drink, at least 3 liters
  • Enough food to keep your energy level up on a 6 or 7 hour hike
  • Hiking boots or shoes
  • Clothing appropriate for the weather
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Camera
  • Bacon
  • Hiking Poles

How to Get There:
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):150Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 6:30 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $60.00 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:
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.


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