Amicalola to Springer Mountain and back - Sat, May 27 2017

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Amicalola to Springer Mountain and back


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Amicalola State Park - Top of Amicalola Falls Parking Lot
Date(s) & Time:Sat, May 27 2017  7:00 am >> Sat, May 27 2017 4:30 pm  (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Tue, May 23 2017 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, May 26 2017 5:00 pm
Event Duration:9 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:16 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Lisa
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Let's do a loop up to Springer Mountain and back. We will start the hike from the top of the Amicalola Falls and hike the AT Approach to Springer Mountain. We'll enjoy our BYO lunch at the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail before heading back down. On our way back, we will stop at the Len Foote Hike Inn for a few minutes to enjoy a welcome glass of lemonade and nice clean restroom. We usually luck into some homemade desserts, too. (Bring some tip money for the friendly, hard-working staff at the Hike Inn).  After our break we will continue back on the Len Foote Trail to the parking lot.

Note, this is NOT a beginner hike. If you don't have any recent D5 hiking experience with the AOC, please explain your recent (within the last 6 weeks) fitness endeavors in the "notes" section of your registration. Those with insufficient experience or explanation may be moved to the wait list.

 


Required Items to Bring:

Good hiking shoes or boots
Water bottle/hydration pack (at least 2 litres!) and snack/light lunch 
Hiking gear appropriate for the trail and weather conditions

Recommended Items to Bring:
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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 make a very brief pit stop at the Visitor Center before driving up to park at the Top of the Falls parking lot. 

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):104Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:00 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:

We will hike rain or shine, with the exception of dangerous conditions


* 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.