Lula Land Lake Trust - a first time AOC hike event - Sat, Oct 26 2024

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Lula Land Lake Trust - a first time AOC hike event


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Lula Lake Land Trust, 5000 Lula Lake Rd, Lookout Mountain, GA 30750
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Oct 26 2024  9:45 am >> Sat, Oct 26 2024 2:30 pm  (Carpool Departure: 8:10 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Thu, Aug 29 2024 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Oct 27 2024 7:00 pm
Event Duration:4 Hours 45 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate (Exploratory)
Distance:6.1 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Ann
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:4
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 12 / 6 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

Fall Colors!!!

Adventure Loop (6.1 miles) +825ft in elevation
Difficulty – MODERATE
Typical time spent: 3-5 hrs
Directions: From the parking lot, hike down the gravel road for 0.5 miles until you reach the meadow. Cross the foot bridge and take a right on South Creek, straight on Homestead, right on Turkey, left on Bluff, Straight on High Adventure, right on Gravel Road, left on Lula Falls, left on Old Falls, right on Gravel Road, left on Connector, right on North Creek, right on Ford, left on Gravel Road. What to expect: The same views as the Classic but add a bit more adventure. 

More information can be found at:  https://www.lulalake.org/visit.html

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:  IF ADDITIONAL PEOPLE SIGN UP FOR THIS EVENT AND THERE IS A WAITLIST, AND A TRIP LEADER IS WILLING TO PARTICIPATE, THEN ADDITIONAL PEOPLE CAN BE ADDED.  WHAT THIS ENTAILS:  The additional TL should contact me to be added as a colead, should be willing to drive, and should purchase and subsequently collect the monies for the additional car.  Each car is $17.40 (entrance and fees).  There is no drive yourself to this event.  All monies should be paid to the TL or colead in advance of this event.

This event can be cancelled and monies refunded (minus fees) 48 hours prior to the event.

Cost:  Entrance fee + service fee per person is $4.35  (cheaper than a state park fee)  You will be advised how to pay once you are on the event.  

There are restrooms at the trailhead.


Required Items to Bring:

hiking gear

lunch

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

camera


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Lula Lake Land Trust, 5000 Lula Lake Rd, Lookout Mountain, GA 30750

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):200Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:10 am
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $80.00 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:
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.


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