Springer Mountain Loop (Advanced hikers) - Sun, Oct 14 2012

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Springer Mountain Loop (Advanced hikers)


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Amicalola Falls State Park   Hike: Springer Mountain Loop (Advanced hikers)  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Oct 14 2012  9:00 am >> Sun, Oct 14 2012 7:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 7:30 pm   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Tue, Oct 9 2012 10:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Oct 13 2012 10:00 pm
Event Duration:10 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:16 Miles
Pace:Fast
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:12
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:


ADVANCED HIKERS ONLY- 16 mile roundtrip dayhike.
(Plan for 1 hr 15 min. drive to get there, 8 hours max of hiking/lunch/breaks and 1 hr 15 min. drive back to carpool)

The weather looks very promising for this Sunday.  We will begin our hike at the top of Amicalola Falls.  The trailhead for both the AT approach trail and Len Foote Hike Inn begin here. We'll take the AT approach Trail to Springer Mtn, which is 8.1 miles.  We'll take a short lunch before hitting the trail heading back. The hike back will take us by the Len Foote Inn.  We will stop at the Inn for a short break before heading back to the park.


I've rated this a fast hike, but we'll be shooting for somewhere between moderate and fast.  And we'll definitely want to spend 20 minutes or so eating lunch and then spend another 20 minutes checking out the Hike Inn on our return trip.  That means we have to keep the pace moving the rest of the time.


Required Items to Bring:
  • 2 to 3 L. of water
  • Lunch
  • Good hiking shoes or boots
  • Trail Snacks
Recommended Items to Bring:
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Rain jacket
camera
hiking poles


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Amicalola Falls State Park
418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd
Dawsonville , GA 30534

GPS Coordinates:
N 34.554766 | W 084.260016

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):104Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:30 pm
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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:

Rain or shine: Yes, but not in severe storms

Dogs are allowed, but are owners responsibility. Should be kept on leash.


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