Chattooga Cliffs Trail Hike and Swim - Sat, Aug 26 2017

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Chattooga Cliffs Trail Hike and Swim


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Upper Chattooga River   Hike: Chattooga Cliffs Trail Hike and Swim  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Aug 26 2017  8:00 am >> Sat, Aug 26 2017 8:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, Aug 21 2017 8:48 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Aug 25 2017 4:22 pm
Event Duration:12 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:10.25 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Mark
Marina
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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:3
Number Registered So Far: 7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

The Chattooga Cliffs trail is a very scenic trail in the northernmost section of the Chattooga River Wild and Scenic River protected corridor. Our hike will start near the swirling cascades that flow under Bull Pen Bridge. We will hike upstream along the northern end of the Chattooga, just a few miles below the headwaters which begin near Whiteside Mountain. Certain sections of the trail are rocky, wet, narrow, and steep in places as it negotiates the precipitous terrain.

The trail crosses two rust colored bridges built with long spans of COR-TEN steel flown in by helicopter.  At the second bridge, Mill Creek flows into the Chattooga with a rushing cascade. Nearby is a sandbar and large swimming hole where we will spend some time playing in the falls and swimming. Just upstream from this swimming hole, the Chattooga River is forced into "the narrows" - a 5 foot-wide v-shaped crevice with solid rock walls. If time permits, at the end of the Chattooga Cliffs Trail, we will make a very short hike (300 yrds) to the top of Slick Rock for some nice high views of the surrounding area.

After the hike, the TLs plan to stop for dinner on the way back to Atlanta.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Plenty of fluids to stay hydrated
  • Lunch and/or Trail Snacks
  • Emergency rain gear (even if chance of rain is minimal)
  • Sturdy hiking boots/shoes
  • A change of clothes/shoes for after the hike.
  • A plastic bag for your wet hiking shoes/clothes.
  • Cash for carpool drivers
Recommended Items to Bring:
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  • Swimwear or quick dry clothing
  • Water shoes
  • Camera

How to Get There:
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):236Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $94.40 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:
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