Buford Dam Hike & Swim - Saturday | |||||||
The Basics: | |||||||
Event Type: | Multi-Sport | ||||||
Event Location: | Buford Dam, Buford, GA, at the Lower Overlook parking lot. | ||||||
Date(s) & Time: | Sat, Aug 19 2017 10:00 am >> Sat, Aug 19 2017 2:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am *log in for location*) | ||||||
Registration Opens: | Wed, Aug 16 2017 6:00 pm | ||||||
Registration Cut Off: | Fri, Aug 18 2017 10:00 pm | ||||||
Event Duration: | 4 Hours | ||||||
Difficulty Rating: | D2: Easy to Moderate | ||||||
Distance: | 4.5 Miles | ||||||
Pace: | Moderate | ||||||
Trip Leader(s): | Ayo Email Trip Leader(s) You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information. | ||||||
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: | 7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | ||||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | No | ||||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
We will meet at 9:45 am for check-in and introductions at the Lower Overlook Parking Lot (see Event Directions below). We will start our hike promptly at 10:00 am and hike along the Laurel Ridge Trail in a counterclockwise direction and take a side trip to the bottom of the dam and a pedestrian bridge over the Chattahoochee River. We will stop at a public beach to have lunch, swim and/or hang out for a while. There is a restroom next to the beach so you can change into/out of your swimsuit there. Our total hiking distance will be a little over 4 miles. The trail offers nice views of the dam, the river, and Lake Lanier, so you may want to bring your camera.
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | From Atlanta go north on I-85 and take the I-985 exit. Continue a little under 4 miles on I- 985 until Exit 4. At the top of the ramp take a left onto SR 20. Proceed about 5.5 miles on SR 20 and take a right onto Suwanee Dam Road, which dead ends after 2.2 miles. Take a left onto Buford Dam Road and proceed 1 mile. The Lower Overlook Parking Lot will be on your right. If you reach Buford Dam, you've gone too far. For those coming from locations around or west of GA-400, here is the address of our starting location you can enter in your GPS for alternate and/or faster routes. Lower Overlook Buford Dam Rd Buford, GA 30518 | ||||||
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | 50Mile(s) | ||||||
Carpool Departure Time: | 9:00 am | ||||||
Carpool Location: | Log in for location | ||||||
Carpool Directions: | Log in for directions | ||||||
Carpool Cost: | Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $20.00 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: | |||||||
I encourage folks to carpool, if at all possible, due to limited parking spaces available at the lower overlook parking area. * We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events. | |||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. *Note: I may skip the swin portion of the event and/or cancel the entire event if there will be unpleasant weather conditions in the forecast. |