Emery Creek Trail and Tearbritches to Bald Mountain - Tue, Feb 20 2018

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Emery Creek Trail and Tearbritches to Bald Mountain


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Chatsworth, Georgia
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Feb 20 2018  9:00 am >> Tue, Feb 20 2018 5:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, Feb 5 2018 8:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Feb 19 2018 8:00 am
Event Duration:8 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:14.5 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: 7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

**Update** I moved this hike from Feb 6 to Feb 20.  There was too much rain on Feb 4 and this would make water crossings risky.

Elevation gain is approximately 3362 feet.

Distance is 14.5 miles.

You must have D5 experience.  This is a challenging D5.  If you have not had recent D5 trail history, we will contact you for hiking information and reserve the right to not put you on the event in the interest of group safety.  We will hike as a team on this one.  

We will hike up (and up, and up) Emery Creek Trail and Tearbritches to Bald Mountain.  We will listen and see the gurgling stream along the way.  This hike is very pretty.  We will be checking out some awesome waterfalls.

Lots of water crossings - LOTS (too many to count, but somewhere around 16 each way).  I am hoping that there isn't too much water in the creek, AND, if there is rain the day or so before this hike, I will cancel it.  Otherwise, I am in my waterproof boots (as you should be) and will use my poles (yes, you should have poles) to aid in the water crossing.  There could be a stream that I would have to take my boots off and cross.  Are you adventurous? 

Ralph and I did this last winter and thoroughly enjoyed it (even if Ann was quite sore).

There isn't much in the way of parking at the trailhead, so we will require folks to carpool (unless otherwise approved by the trip leader).  If you didn't get approved to drive yourself then I will put you on the waitlist.  

We'll do dinner afterwards if there is group interest.  There are no open restrooms at the trailhead.


Required Items to Bring:

Water, lunch, layered clothing, poles, waterproof boots, extra pair of socks, something to dry off your feet.  

Adventurous attitude.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Change of socks, comfy shoes for after the hike.  Camera.  First aid kit.


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Ask your trip leaders, because we would rather you carpool, due to limited parking at the trailhead.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):140Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:30 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $56.00 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:
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