Black Rock Mountain State Park - Moved to Monday - Mon, Dec 4 2017

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Black Rock Mountain State Park - Moved to Monday


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Mountain City, GA   Hike: Black Rock Mountain State Park - Moved to Monday  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Mon, Dec 4 2017  8:00 am >> Mon, Dec 4 2017 8:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 8:15 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Sat, Dec 2 2017 9:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Dec 3 2017 8:00 pm
Event Duration:12 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:10 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Ann
Ralph Howard
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
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:

Please join us for perhaps the last 'warm' hike of the season.

MOVED TO MONDAY - DUE TO RAIN ON TUESDAY.

 

The hike is comprised of three trails (1) Tennessee Rock Trail 2.2 miles,  (2) James E Edmond Backcountry Trail 7.2 miles, (3) Black Rock Lake Trail .8 miles. 

The hike is generally closer to 11 miles.  Nonetheless, we will track to ensure our distance.  Distance tracked to 10 miles.

Pace is half fast - rather moderate.  Slow on the uphill and faster going down.  The hike will maintain a lead and a sweep.

We will leave Indian Trail park and ride at 8:15 am.  We will stop at Ingles for a bio break before the hike.  Hike will begin close to 10AM.  Also, we will have dinner in Clayton before heading back.  If you don't want to have dinner, no worries, but let's make sure before we get into carpools.

If you want to meet at Ingles in Clayton please send Ann an email.

 


Required Items to Bring:

water, 2-3 bottles

hiking boots

lunch

plastic bag for your dirty boots, if you are riding in a car other than your own

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

hiking poles

change of clothes if needed


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

From the Indian Trail park & ride, take I-85 North. After 11 miles bear left to take I-985 North. This road will change to GA 365, US 441, and US 23. Stay on it for 75 miles, then stop at the Ingles in Clayton.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):182Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:15 am
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $72.80 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:

If you are not an experienced hiker, or do not have previous D4 and D5 experience, this hike will be too strenuous for you.  I will contact hikers who do not have recent D4 and D5 experience to determine if this hike is suitable for you.  This is for the safety of the individual hiker and to ensure the entire group can maintain an appropriate pace.

If you sign up late, and do not have appropriate D4/5 experience and I am unable to contact you, I will remove you from the list - for the safety of the group.  Please understand that I would have to do this to ensure group safety.

 


* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:

Free, but there is a $5.00 parking fee per car if you do not have a state park pass.


Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.