Anna Ruby Falls to Helen ... and maybe some German food afterwards - Sat, Jun 8 2013

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Anna Ruby Falls to Helen ... and maybe some German food afterwards


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Anna Ruby Falls Visitor Center   Hike: Anna Ruby Falls to Helen ... and maybe some German food afterwards  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jun 8 2013  8:00 am >> Sat, Jun 8 2013 5:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Tue, May 28 2013 8:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Jun 7 2013 12:00 pm
Event Duration:9 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:9 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Lemmy
Joyce T.
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:16
Minimum Group Size:6
Number Registered So Far: 17 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Spectacular Anna Ruby Falls lies in the heart of the Chattahoochee National Forest. The quiet coolness of the area is broken only by the thundering rush of water flowing over the rugged cliff face. Anna Ruby Falls marks the junction of Curtis and York Creeks. Both creeks begin on Tray Mountain and are fed by underground springs, rain, and snow. Curtis Creek drops 153 feet and York Creek 50 feet to form the twin waterfalls known as Anna Ruby Falls. From the falls, Smith Creek tumbles downhill to Unicoi Lake and then to the Chattahoochee River. It's journey continues south, eventually joining the Applachicola River in Florida and ending its 550-mile journey in the Gulf of Mexico.  

We will leave one or two cars in Helen (to bring the drivers back to Anna Ruby after the hike)  and then drive with the other cars up to the Anna Ruby Falls Visitor Center, where we will start our hike. We will first walk 0.4 miles up to the falls on a paved trail, and then 4.6 miles on Smith's Creek Trail to Unicoi State Park.

This trail ascends a total of approximately 1000 ft and descends a total of approximately 1500 ft, in mountainous terrain.

We will stop for a picnic lunch in Unicoi and then continue our hike to Helen. The trail goes down for another 4 or so miles, with some moderate climbs along the hike.

Trail Maps - http://www.gastateparks.org/Unicoi-Trails

Some of us may go out to a late lunch / early dinner after the hike, e.g. to the Old Heidelberg restaurant. If you do not wish to join us, please discuss this with your carpool ahead of time.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Sturdy hiking shoes with good traction
  • Clothing appropriate for the weather - including rain gear
  • Water or Energy Drinks - at least 2 liters
  • Trail Snacks and small Lunch
Recommended Items to Bring:
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  • Camera
  • Hiking Poles
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug Spray

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Carpool only, please

 

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):142Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $56.80 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 fee of $2.00 per person for Anna Ruby Falls.

Approximate trail for 6/8/13
 

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