Springer Mountain via AT Approach Trail - Sat, Apr 19 2014

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Springer Mountain via AT Approach Trail


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Amicalola State Park - Top of falls parking lot   Hike: Springer Mountain via AT Approach Trail   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Apr 19 2014  9:30 am >> Sat, Apr 19 2014 4:30 pm  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Wed, Apr 9 2014 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Apr 18 2014 8:00 pm
Event Duration:7 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:16 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Ann
Ralph Howard
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Have you been wanting to do a tough D5, but not at a fast pace?  This hike is for you.  We will maintain a pace at the slowest person (which might well be me).  We'll end our hike when we all get it done - so if you are a fast hiker - you may not want to be on this event.

We'll head up to the top of Springer Mountain via the AT approach Trail. Springer Mountain stands at approximately 3800 feet and is at the Southern Terminus of the AT!! 

The hike will start from the top of Amicalola Falls and follow the AT approach trail to the summit of Springer Mountain. If time and weather permits we will have lunch there.

On our return back we will have the option to visit the Hike Inn if the group wants to. The Hike Inn usually has some excellent cookies or deserts available for a small donation/tip.

There is a $5 parking fee paid at the gate when you come in to Amicalola State Park or if you are a member of a public library they may have a state park pass that you can borrow.

If you have not recently completed a D5 event with the AOC, the trip leaders will contact you to see if this event is appropriate for you. 

The event will go ahead rain or shine but not in severe weather. 


Required Items to Bring:
  • plenty of water 
  • food/snacks
  • hiking boots or trail shoes
  • multiple layers of clothing
  • wet weather gear in case of rain
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • trekking poles / hiking stick
  • camera
  • good sense of humor
  • flexible attitude
  • bacon

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

North on Georgia 400 past the outlet Mall to GA 136. Left on 136 till GA 52. Right until the park entrance. Once in the park, follow the signs to the parking above the falls.  There will be a bathroom at the trailhead.

 

It's the first left you can make in the parking lot and you'll cross a bridge and then climb and follow the signs to the top of the falls to your right. There is three tiered parking available with the top tier having the restroom building and the trailhead for the Hike Inn Trail. We'll meet on the topmost tier closest to the trailhead.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):104Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:00 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:
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.


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