Cloudland Canyon - Sat, Sep 13 2014

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Cloudland Canyon


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Cloudland Canyon State Park   Hike: Cloudland Canyon  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Sep 13 2014  8:00 am >> Sat, Sep 13 2014 8:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Wed, Aug 27 2014 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Sep 12 2014 9:00 pm
Event Duration:Per Itinerary
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:12 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Aaron
Chris H
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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:2
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

We will start from the Interpretive Canter parking area and then head for the first look out, following the overlook trail we will descend down the Waterfall trail and admire the spectacular waterfalls. After taking in the waterfalls we will head down the Sutton Gulch Trail and come back taking in the Canyons from below before ascending the to the top of the Canyon, from there we will follow the west rim trail ending back at the interpretive centre. 

The trail map can be found here: CloudlandCanyon-2013.pdf

If you wish to participate in the Canyon Climbers Club and get your card stamped the requirements are as follows: Club members must hike down the Waterfalls Trail, and back up of course, to get their card punched.

For information on the Canyon Climbers Club, check out this link: - http://www.gastateparks.org/CanyonClimbers

On the drive home or when we return to the park and ride, we will stop for dinner if the group desires.  :)


Required Items to Bring:

Plenty of fluids for adequate hydration
Trail Snacks and/or light lunch
Good hiking shoes/boots

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles
Camera
Bacon


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

To be provided at the carpool.

Cloudland Canyon State Park
122 Cloudland Canyon Park Rd.
Rising Fawn , GA 30738

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):200Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $80.00 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 parking fee unless you have a state pass.

October 14th, 2013:

Almost a year to the day after it closed, the Georgia Highway 136 bridge over West Chickamauga Creek in western Walker County has reopened. No more going 10-12 miles out of our way to get to Clouldland Canyon.


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