Day Hike to Jacks River Falls

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Day Hike to Jacks River Falls

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Beech Bottom Trail to Jacks Falls

Date(s) & Time:

Tue, Jun 21 2016 7:30 am >> Tue, Jun 21 2016 6:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Fri, Jun 17 2016 3:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Jun 21 2016 6:30 am

Event Duration:

11 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

9.2 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Gary Hubert

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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:

2 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Join me for a day of hiking and swimming in the Cohutta Wilderness. There are many trails in the Cohuttas that lead into Jacks Falls, but Beech Bottom is the easiest way to get there and enjoy a nice long lunch break and swim. I plan to spend about 2 hours at the falls to swim and explore. Jack's River Falls is one of the most scenic waterfalls in Georgia and has an upper and lower swimming hole. The easy to moderate trail is 4 miles one way with another .6 miles to the falls. This trail is a good D3 hike for people that want to "take the next step" from metro Atlanta D3's. Total hiking distance is 9.2 miles.

If you plan to meet near the event please be at the McDonald's Parking lot in Chatsworth, GA at 9am.

Required Items to Bring:

Lunch, Trail Snacks, 2-3 Liters of Water or sports drink

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

Sunscreen, Hat for a sunny day, Bathing suit and towel, River shoes/Tevas for the falls area, Rain gear/poncho (you never know if it might rain)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Directions to Trailhead will be given at Carpool.

*Travel to the trailhead will require 20 miles or more on a gravel road*

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

190Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $76.00 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:

>Will this event occur rain or shine? No, not in severe weather.

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

Cost Includes:

Please share gas expenses with carpool drivers.

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