Amicalola Fitness Hike - 19 miles - Sat, Sep 25 2010

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Amicalola Fitness Hike - 19 miles


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Amicalola State Park - park visitor center
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Sep 25 2010  10:00 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 7:45 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, Sep 20 2010 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Sep 24 2010 9:00 pm
Event Duration:11 ours including Carpool - 8 hours hiking
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
Chris L
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:14
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
This is a fitness hike for intermediate to advanced hikers and for those training for backpacking, mountain climbing, or other strenuous/endurance adventure trips.

The hike is approximately 19 miles round trip with an average hiking speed. We will start are hike from the visitors center, taking the trail to the bottom of the falls. Next we hike up waterfall stairs to the trailhead. From the trailhead, we will hike the AT Approach trail to Springer Mountain. Total miles from Visitors Center to Springer Mtn 8 1/2. We will stop for lunch at Springer Mtn,  On our way back down the Approach Trail, we will turn left at mile 3 onto the Len Foote trail with  an additional 1 mile to the Hike Inn for a much needed rest. The Inn will sometimess have some bread, dessert or fruit left over from dinner the night before that you can take in exchange for tips for the Inn employees but this is not guaranteed. ou will be able to refill your water at the Hike Inn. From the Inn we will travel a less inclined trail down the mountain. Once we arrive at the top of the falls we will take the stairs down to our cars. Milage from the Inn to our cars 6 1/2. 

Please plan on bringing lunch and snacks, and A LOT of water!  I want to be sure everyone is prepared to handle the distance and heat! We will be stopping at Springer Mtn and at the Len Foote Hike Inn for a break.

Note:  This hike is 19 miles, and it has a lot of elevation gain.  We will be traveling at a steady pace. We need to finish the hike before dusk. If you have not completed a long hard hike at a moderate pace please do not sign up.

There will be an optional stop for dinner on the way home if everyone agrees.



Required Items to Bring:
Good hiking shoes
A LOT of water and Gatorade
Lunch and Snacks
Clothing appropriate for weather conditions
Rain Gear		Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:
Event Directions:

 From te Busbee Park and Ride

  • Turn left at George Busbee Pkwy NW 0.5 mi
  • Turn right at Chastain Rd 0.5 mi
  • Turn left to merge onto GA-5 N/I-575 N 24.4 mi
  • Continue onto GA-5 N/GA-515 E 10.5 mi
  • Turn right at W Church St 1.8 mi
  • Turn left at Burnt Mountain Rd 3.6 mi
  • Continue straight onto GA-136 E 14.1 mi
  • Turn left at GA-183/Elliot Family Pkwy 1.2 mi
  • Turn right at GA-52 E 1.5 mi
  • Turn left at Top of the Falls Rd
  • Turn Left into Amicalcola Falls State Park
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):104Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:45 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $41.60 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:
Will this event occur rain or shine? Yes

If you plan to meet us at the Park please plan to arrive at the visitors center at 9:45.



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

Cost Includes:
$5.00 State Park Fee unless you have an annual park pass

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