Full Moon Night Hike | |||||||||||
| The Basics: | |||||||||||
| Event Type: |  | Hike | | ||||||||
| Event Location: | |
Laurel Ridge Loop @ Buford Dam
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| Date(s) & Time: | | Sat, Apr 4 2015 7:30 pm >> Sat, Apr 4 2015 10:00 pm | | ||||||||
| Registration Opens: | | Mon, Mar 23 2015 9:00 pm | | ||||||||
| Registration Cut Off: | | Sat, Apr 4 2015 6:30 pm | | ||||||||
| Event Duration: | | 2 Hours 30 Minutes | | ||||||||
| Difficulty Rating: | | D2: Easy to Moderate (Exploratory) | | ||||||||
| Distance: | | 4.5 Miles | | ||||||||
| Pace: | | Moderate | | ||||||||
| Trip Leader(s): | | Beth Ash Deb R  Email Trip Leader(s)
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| Member Cost: | | None | |||||||||
| Participant Info: | |||||||||||
| Who's Invited: | | Members Only, 21 And Older Only | | ||||||||
| Maximum Group Size: | | 18 | |||||||||
| Minimum Group Size: | | 3 | |||||||||
| Number Registered So Far: | | 25 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | |||||||||
| Are Dogs Permitted: | | No | |||||||||
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Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue. This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary. | |||||||||||
| Itinerary: | |||||||||||
Join us for an easy D2 4.5 mile hike along the Buford Dam and Lake Lanier Laurel Ridge Loop, weather permitting. We’ll start at the Lower Overlook parking lot, which is just on the Gwinnett County side of the dam off of Buford Dam Road. Follow this link for more information on this trail, directions, and photos. http://www.hikethesouth.com/Hike.aspx?id=24 The loop trail is a mix of flat paths, hills with tree roots and rocks, wooded pine straw paths, beaches, and lake and river views. We will take a few detours to get a close look at the dam and then the lake where we will observe the full moon rising over the water. The sun will set at 8:00 pm and the moon will rise at 8:23 pm. Elevation gain will be minimal at 751 feet. You must bring a head lamp or flashlight in order to participate in this hike for safety reasons. We will stop along the way to enjoy nature, darkness, and the sounds of the woods. If you’ve never done a night hike before you are in for a real treat. It puts a whole new perspective on hiking. Restrooms are available at the parking lot and parking is free. Please arrive about 10 minutes early to meet everyone before we head out.
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| How to Get There: | |||||||||||
| Event Directions: | | Trailhead Coordinates
Most auto GPS units use the Degree Minutes format as the default. Further Directions: The Lower Overlook Park is just east of Buford Dam on Buford Dam Road. | | ||||||||
| Notes: | |||||||||||
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* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events. | |||||||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. *Note: This is a weather permitting hike. If it's raining, there doesn't seem to be a reason to do a full moon hike... just sayin'
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