Overnight Adventure: Len Foote Hike Inn - Sat, Oct 23 2010

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Overnight Adventure: Len Foote Hike Inn


The Basics:
Event Type:Overnight
Event Location: Len Foote Hike Inn at Amicalola Falls State Park
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Oct 23 2010  11:00 am >> N/A
Registration Opens: Fri, Jan 8 2010 9:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Feb 15 2010 9:00 pm
Event Duration:Overnight
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Lisa Maldonado
Jaime
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Member Cost:$90.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Moderate - 5 Miles

What better way to enjoy Fall than being in the mountains at Len Foote Hike Inn. They have unbelievable views from the inn and amazing sunsets.

We'll be going during the peak of fall colors, so the scenery should be spectacular!

Fall Colors


If you enjoy wilderness hiking but prefer a soft bed, hot showers, and great food instead of camping, the Hike Inn is for you. The Inn is accessible only by foot over a moderate 5 mile trail which originates at the top of the falls. We will check in at the Park Visitors Center to get vital information and directions for our walk to the Hike Inn. You must check in at the Visitors Center before 2:00 PM or you will not be permitted to hike. The hike takes from 2 to 3 hours, so we will start early enough to arrive well before the facilities tour and dinner (5:00 PM & 6:00 PM). You only need to bring your personal items, including layered clothing, hiking boots, extra socks, rain gear, toiletries, water and snacks (for the trail), sunscreen, insect repellent, and flashlight. Please, no pets, cell phones, beepers, or radios. After arrival at the Hike Inn, you can settle in and begin exploring. Cold and hot drinks are available in the dining room. In the cooler months, enjoy wood-burning stoves in the common areas.

Dinner and breakfast are served family style. Educational and entertaining programs are conducted in the Sunrise Room after dinner most evenings. Programs consist of everything from worm composting to storytelling. Books and games are also available. The Sunrise Room (as you would expect from the name!) is an excellent place to observe the sunset in the evening and the sunrise in the morning.

There will be a special guest speaker giving the program while we're there. We'll save the identity as a surprise.

Check out the lodge at www.hike-inn.com and you can see what the bunk rooms look like, along with the fun things to do at the Inn.

NOTE: Check in time for the Hike Inn is NO LATER than 2:00PM at the Visitors Center located within Amicalola Falls State Park. Those not checking in at the Visitors Center by 2:00PM will not be allowed to start the hike to the Inn and will forfeit their deposit.



Required Items to Bring:
Ski cap, gloves, trekking poles (if you like), plenty of water, and extra clothes for once you get to the inn and would like to change after a hot shower.		Recommended Items to Bring:
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Personal items, including layered clothing, hiking boots, extra socks, rain gear, toiletries, water and snacks (for the trail), sunscreen, and flashlight.

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Dawsonville, GA 30534 11:00 a.m. - Amicalola Falls State Park Visitors Center From 400 North, proceed toward Dawsonville past the North Georgia Premium Outlets. Turn left (west) on Highway 53 at the intersection with 400. Continue on Highway 53 through Dawsonville. Turn right on Highway 183 where it intersects 53. Turn right on Highway 52 where it intersects with 183. Amicalola Falls will be about 3 miles on the left on Highway 52.

Notes:

Are Dogs Permitted? No.

Will this event occur rain or shine? Yes.


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Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$90.00/Person
Non-Member Cost:$100.00/Person
Cost Includes:$90.00 (includes bunk bed and two meals-dinner and breakfast. Deposit of $45 within two weeks of signing up required to hold your spot. The remaining $45 will be due within six weeks of signing up. Failure to meet either payment deadline would risk being removed from the trip and replaced with someone on the waiting list. Anyone signing up or moved from the waitlist after March 2nd, full payment is due the same day.

Deposit/payment is refundable if you cancel on or before March 2nd. No refunds after March 2nd, unless replaced.

$10 admin fee applies to all refunds.

A $3.00 Park Pass, good for the length of your stay, is required on each vehicle. Park Passes may be purchased at the Visitors Center or collection boxes located throughout the park.

Share gas & car expenses with your carpool driver.
Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the AOC on Mon, Feb 15 2010.
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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note: Deposit/payment is refundable less $10 if you cancel on or before March 2nd. No refunds after March 2nd, unless replaced.