Black Rock Mountain State Park - Tue, Sep 19 2023

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Black Rock Mountain State Park


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Mountain City, GA   Hike: Black Rock Mountain State Park   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Sep 19 2023  9:00 am >> Tue, Sep 19 2023 3:00 pm
Registration Opens: Wed, Sep 13 2023 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Sep 18 2023 8:00 pm
Event Duration:6 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:11.5 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: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

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. 

We will start at the lake trail, then James Edmond, Tennesee, down to the lake, back to JE, then back down to the lake.

Cooler temps in the forecast!!!

Elevation gain:  approximately 3100 feet  

Distance: 11.5 miles

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

If you want to meet at Ingles in Clayton and follow us to the trailhead, let us know.

Hey, if you've not completed a recent D5, please send the trip leaders information on your recent hiking experiences (trail name, distance, date, pace), this enable us to ensure group safety.  If I don't get an email from you, I will move you to the waitlist.


Required Items to Bring:

water, 2-3 liters

hiking boots

lunch

 

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

hiking poles

change of clothes, if needed


Notes:
* 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.