Cold Weather Backpacking - Amicalola State Park to Springer Mountain (Recent D5 hiking and/or backpacking experience required)

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Cold Weather Backpacking - Amicalola State Park to Springer Mountain (Recent D5 hiking and/or backpacking experience required)

The Basics:

Event Type:

Backpacking

Event Location:

Outside the Amicalola State Park office

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jan 23 2010 8:45 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Dec 7 2009 10:30 am

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jan 22 2010 5:00 pm

Event Duration:

per itinerary

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Trip Leader(s):

Tom
Jon Miner

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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:

10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

NOTE: This is a demanding trip. Do not attempt it unless you are in good physical condition and have previous D5 hiking/backpacking experience or approval from the trip leader.

From the Amicalola State Park Visitor Center we will hike up to the top of the waterfalls with full backpack and gear, and follow the Access Trail to the summit of Springer Mountain (elev 3782 ft.), which is the southern terminus of the Appalachian trail. We will set up camp and spend the night outdoors at the top of Springer Mountain and return to our cars the next day (Plan to break and depart camp around 7:00 or 7:30 AM+/-). On the way back we will visit Len Foote Hike Inn for a quick break and gear adjustment (They offer free tea and coffee, but bring a dollar or two for donations which supports the Inn). The total hiking distance is about 17+ miles.

Required Items to Bring:
All clothing and equipment should be suitable for cold weather backpacking and hiking: Backpack, tent, sleeping bag (0-20 degrees or higher - depending on the weather), hiking poles, water, hiking shoes or boots, headlamp, sleeping pad, suitable clothing, cooking utensils, food for dinner and breakfast, snacks for the trail, (Two) walking poles.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Amicalola State Park is 15 miles northwest of Dawsonville on GA 52. Take 400 North to GA 53 (on your left) Take GA 53 west to GA 183 north to GA 52 east. Park is on your left.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

120Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $48.00 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:

***This is not a beginner's backpacking trip so previous backpacking experience or trip leader's approval is required to sign up for the event***

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

Cost Includes:

Please share gas expense with your carpool driver. Parking is $5.00 a day per car and you must check in at the park visitors center.

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