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Benton McKaye


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Suches, GA   Hike: Benton McKaye  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Nov 29 2018  9:40 am >> Thu, Nov 29 2018 3:30 pm  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Thu, Nov 22 2018 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Nov 28 2018 6:00 pm
Event Duration:5 Hours 50 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:11.2 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:11
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

We are hiking on the Benton McKaye (and DRT) from Hwy 60 to Wallhallah Mountain and then return to Hwy 60.  This is a total of 4 miles.  We will then cross Hwy 60 to continue the hike to the swinging suspension bridge on the Toccoa River.  We will then return the way we came for a total of 7.2 miles.  The entire hike is 11.2 miles.  This is a difficult, strenuous hike.  

Hey, if you've not completed a recent D4 or higher, please send the trip leaders information on your recent hiking experiences (trail name, distance, date, pace), this will enable us to ensure group safety.  If I don't get an email from you, I will move you to the waitlist. 


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

Hiking poles.

Rain gear.

Positive attitude and sense of adventure.


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Approximate address:  24235 Morganton Hwy, Suches, GA

Ignore longitude and latitude.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):140Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:00 am
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $56.00 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:
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:

There is no cost.  


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