Pinnacle Knob via Bartram Trail/ Fall Foliage and Waterfalls/ Warwoman Nature Trail - Sat, Nov 4 2017

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Pinnacle Knob via Bartram Trail/ Fall Foliage and Waterfalls/ Warwoman Nature Trail


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Warwoman Dell, Clayton, GA   Hike: Pinnacle Knob via Bartram Trail/ Fall Foliage and Waterfalls/ Warwoman Nature Trail  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Nov 4 2017  8:00 am >> Sat, Nov 4 2017 6:30 pm  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Tue, Oct 31 2017 8:01 am
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Nov 3 2017 3:00 pm
Event Duration:10 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:9 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Marina
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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: 8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

This is one of my favorite trails for hiking all year around. We will pass by 2 waterfalls, hike along the creek, see huge Pine trees, and great open view at the top, hopefully with beautiful fall colors surrounding us all along the way. 

We will start the hike at Warwoman Dell taking Bartram trail in North direction. Very soon we will reach the first waterfall at Becky Branch Creek. From there we will hike through the forested valley and along Martin Creek until we reach the second waterfall, about 2 miles from the beginning point. Here we will take a short break to enjoy the beautiful waterfall, have a snack, take a few photos. Then we will start ascending and at about 3.5 miles we will reach the intersection of Bartram and Pinnacle Knob trails. We will take Pinnacle Knob trail going up for about half mile and reach the top. Here we will have lunch and enjoy the open view. After that we will go down the same way we hiked up.

After we get back to where we started we will explore for about 1 additional mile the Warwoman Nature Trail.

 

We will hike about 9 miles total with a bit over of 4000 feet accumulated elevation change, moving with steady moderate pace (2 -2.5 miles/hour). You will need to be in good fitness level to complete this hike.

 

I am planning to stop for dinner at Clayton if others might be interested.


Required Items to Bring:

2-3 liters water

snacks/ lunch

good hiking shoes/boots

comfortable hiking clothes, rain jacket

Recommended Items to Bring:
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hiking poles

sunscreen

camera

clothes and shoes to change in after the hike


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Directions to the trail head will be provided to the registrants.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):180Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $72.00 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:

This hike may be cancelled due to inclement weather.


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