Anna Ruby Falls - Sat, Jan 29 2011

Anna Ruby Falls

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Unicoi State Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jan 29 2011 10:30 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Tue, Jan 12 2010 10:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jan 28 2011 11:55 pm

Event Duration:

7-8 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Bob Bunner

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

14 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Anna Ruby Falls is one of the best waterfalls to view in Georgia. We're going to start at Unicoi State Park and hike 4.5 miles along the Smith Creek trail to the Falls. We'll eat lunch at the Falls and then head back the way we came. This is a moderate 9 mile hike, so if you're in decent shape, come join us!

Required Items to Bring:
2 liters of water, cold weather clothing, rain gear.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles, camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From Helen, go north on GA 356. You will cross Unicoi Lake Dam. Make the first left after you cross the dam. The parking area for Smith Creek trail is .5 miles on your right, across from the Little Brook campground.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

160Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $64.00 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:

There is a $5.00 parking fee at Unicoi.

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