Amicalola Falls Fitness Hike - Intermediate to Advanced Hikers

Amicalola Falls Fitness Hike - Intermediate to Advanced Hikers

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Amicalola State Park - park visitor center

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, May 25 2008 8:00 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, May 5 2008 12:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, May 24 2008 11:59 pm

Event Duration:

5-6 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Trip Leader(s):

Tom

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

18 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This is a fitness hike for intermediate to advanced hikers. The hike is approximately 12 miles round trip with an above average hiking speed. We’re going to start from the bottom of the falls and hike up to the trailhead. From the trailhead, we will hike the AT Approach and return back via the Len Foote route. We should be back in Atlanta early afternoon.

Please plan on bringing a small lunch and snack.

Required Items to Bring:
Good hiking shoes
water and snacks
Clothing appropriate for weather conditions

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From the Park & Ride we will go north on Georgia 400 past the outlet Mall to GA 136. Left on 136 till GA 52. Right until the park entrance. We will gather at the Visitor Center parking lot near the entrance.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

104Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

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:

Will this event occur rain or shine? No, not if heavy thunderstorms are forecast.

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:

$3.00 State Park Fee unless you have an annual park pass

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

Amicalola Falls Fitness Hike - Intermediate to Advanced Hikers - Sun, May 25 2008

Amicalola Falls Fitness Hike - Intermediate to Advanced Hikers