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Providence Canyon: Backpacking


The Basics:
Event Type:Backpacking
Event Location: Providence Canyon
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Oct 3 2009  7:00 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 7:15 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Thu, Aug 13 2009 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Sep 23 2009 9:00 pm
Event Duration:Two Days
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
Ann
Ralph Howard
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Member Cost:$8.50/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:8
Number Registered So Far: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
We'll start out early Saturday morning to get down to Lumpkin and Providence Canyon.  We'll hike down into the canyon - approximately three to four miles to our campsite.  To get to our campsite we will hike down through a (potentially wet) shallow riverbed.  We will setup camp, have lunch, and do some exploratory hiking.  We may go check out the South Glory Hole (you may want to bring your bathing suit).

After an evening of comaraderie, we'll hike out the next morning.  We will be hiking up to some breathtaking views of the canyon on your left side. soon you'll come to an area where there is abandoned cars youll see some of trees growing out of the car, from there we'll hike along the canyon edges (don't worry there is a nice wooden fence built by the state park) will hike for few more miles enjoying the views and eventually back to the vehicles.  This is a loop hike. 

Total distance (for both days) will be approximately 12 miles give or take depending on our exploratory hiking. 

If you enjoy nature photography youll enjoy this hike!

Required Items to Bring:
Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, toiletries, food and water:  1 lunch, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast, bug spray, sunscreen, daypack.		Recommended Items to Bring:
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Camera.

Firewood (optional - would be appreciated).

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Go South to I-85, Go through down town Atlanta, Stay on I-85 After you pass I-285 drive approx 52 miles to I-185 South, Drive through Columbus, Just before you get to the entrance of Fort Benning, Exit #1 on to 27/280, go South on 27/280 for approx 12 miles, 27 and 280 separates, stay on 27, drive approx 19 miles, just before city of Lumpkin, turn right onto 39C drive approx 7 miles to the park.
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):0Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:15 am
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Notes:
You will need a park pass $5.00.  Please email the trip leader, if you have an annual park pass; otherwise I'll obtain the passes for our trip. 

This is a no water, no electricity, no bathroom site.  There is a stream, but it doesn't always have water in it...please bring enough for lunch, dinner, breakfast, and hiking.  This is not a difficult hike - so carrying the water should not be too difficult.
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Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$8.50/Person
Cost Includes:Camping fee.

Payment may be made via PayPal, PC Banking or check. It is your responsibility to get the deposit payment and/or balance payment in to meet due dates.  Allow two days processing for PayPal, PC Banking and one week to mail a check.
Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the AOC on Wed, Sep 23 2009.
Make a Payment:Click here for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW.

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

If you cancel on or before Sep 23, you will receieve a full refund less $2.00 administrative fee. No refund if you cancel after Sep 23 unless someone replaces you and pays in full, then you will receive a full less a $2.00 administrative fee.

Event is rain or shine however trip leader may cancel event if extreme weather is forecasted.