Chattahoochee Bend State Park - Sat, Jul 15 2017

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Chattahoochee Bend State Park


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Newnan, GA   Hike: Chattahoochee Bend State Park   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jul 15 2017  9:30 am >> Sat, Jul 15 2017 2:30 pm  (Carpool Departure: 8:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Sat, Jul 8 2017 6:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Jul 15 2017 7:00 am
Event Duration:5 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult (Exploratory)
Distance:12 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Diana
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:14
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

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:

Please join me for my first visit to Chattahoochee Bend State Park. (EXPLORATORY HIKE) - as the name implies this GA State Park is on a bend in the Chattahoochee River.  We will be hiking the Bend Trail, Riverside Trail and Turkey Hill Trail.  Much of the hike is along the banks of the river.

 Will aim for 12 miles in about five hours - not a leisurely pace but not super fast either.  Mileage/time may be over/under.  A couple very brief water breaks and a 15 min. extended lunch break about midway through the hike.

I would love to spot an armadillo - Google research - " Armored armadillos are a common sight on the trail, often oblivious to the presence of hikers as they dig and forage for grubs".  I have never seen a live one - only flattened on the highway - hope we see at least one.

Pack a lunch and plenty of liquids

 

There is a $5.00 fee for entry into a GA State Park - please bring cash OR if you have a GA Parks annual pass display in your vehilce.

 


Required Items to Bring:

hiking shoes/boots

water

$5 fee for entry to park and cash for your driver if you will be joining the car pool.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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snacks/lunch

insect repellent

sunscreen

hiking poles


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

From I-85 North or South near Newnan, take Exit 47 Highway 34 (Bullsboro Boulevard). Go west 0.8 miles. Turn right onto Highway 34 Bypass (M. Farmer Industrial Road) at 4-way stop and go 8.2 miles. Turn right onto Thomas Powers Road and go 2.7 miles to a 4-way stop. The road name changes to Hewlett South Road. Continue straight 0.9 miles. Continue straight onto Bud Davis Road and go 1.9 miles. Turn right onto Flat Rock Road. The road name changes to Bobwhite Way. Continue straight to gated entrance of the park.

We will meet at the park office.  The park office address is: Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan , GA 30263

 

GPS Coordinates: N 33.4297220 | W -84.9895480

 

 



Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):80Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:30 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $32.00 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.

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