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:

Sat, Aug 29 2009 10:00 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Aug 10 2009 7:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Aug 27 2009 7:00 pm

Event Duration:

Total Hiking distance 9.2 miles

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Trip Leader(s):

Gary Hubert
Jennifer Rush

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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:

15 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Join us 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. This easy to moderate trail is 4 miles oneway with another .6 miles to the falls. Total hiking distance is 9.2 miles

Required Items to Bring:

Lunch

Trail Snacks

2 Liters of Water or sports drink

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

Sunscreen

Bug Spray

Hat for a sunny day

Bathing suit and towel

River shoes/Tevas for playing at the falls

Rain gear/poncho (you never know if it might rain)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Directions to Trailhead will be given at Carpool.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

180Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $72.00 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:

Are Dogs Permitted? Yes, but they are the owners responsibility and must be well-behaved.

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.