Smith Creek Trail to Anna Ruby Falls - Thu, Apr 24 2014

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Smith Creek Trail to Anna Ruby Falls


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Unicoi State Park   Hike: Smith Creek Trail to Anna Ruby Falls  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Apr 24 2014  10:00 am >> Thu, Apr 24 2014 3:30 pm  (Carpool Departure: 8:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Thu, Apr 17 2014 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Apr 23 2014 5:00 pm
Event Duration:5 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:9.6 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:12
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:


Anna Ruby Falls is one of the most popular waterfalls in the north Georgia mountains. From the Smith Creek Trailhead at Unicoi State Park, we will hike 4.8 miles along the Smith Creek Trail to Anna Ruby Falls.
We will stop and eat lunch at the Falls, and then return on the same trail for a total of 9.6 miles for the day. We plan to hike at a moderate pace with few stops. We plan to be back at the park and ride by 5pm.
Trail Map - http://www.gastateparks.org/content/Georgia/parks/trail_maps/Unicoi-Aug2012.pdf



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 Lunch

Smiles and a Good Mood

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Camera
Hiking Poles
Sunscreen
Bug Spray


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Unicoi State Park
1788 Highway 356
Helen, GA 30545

From Mansell Park & Ride, go North on GA-400 until it ends, go straight on to 115, follow 115 to Cleveland, turn right on to 75 (you’ll see Ingles shopping center as you turn), go through Helen, go 1 mile North on GA-17/75 and turn right on GA-356, approx 1.5 miles to Unicoi State Park, turn left onto Unicoi Campground Rd.  Go approx 0.5 miles to trailhead on right across the road from the Little Brook campground.

IMPORTANT:

Our group will park near the trailheadto Smith Creek Trail. Coordinates for the parking area are: N 34.72668493834826' W 83.71588505026244'

 

Unicoi State Park Map

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):135Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:30 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $54.00 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:

Free, but there is a $5.00 parking fee per car, if you do not already have a Georgia State Park parking pass.


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*Note:

This event will be held rain or shine.