Emery Creek - Wed, Oct 11 2023

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Emery Creek

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Chatsworth GA.

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Oct 11 2023 8:45 am >> Wed, Oct 11 2023 3:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sat, Sep 30 2023 7:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Oct 11 2023 6:32 am

Event Duration:

6 Hours 15 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

13 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

RonnyJ (Call me Ron)

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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:

12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

The Emery Creek Trail is a fun mix of creek crossings, waterfalls and mountain climbing. Join us as we avoid the crowds and enjoy a Wednesday hike in the Cohuttas!

We will be doing about 15 creek crossings (each way) on this adventure, with the deepest crossing first. Expect a maximum of knee deep on the first crossing (probably less), with most crossings around ankle deep. We will pass two waterfalls on our way up before transitioning to a more traditional mountain climb to the top. I will be using water shoes for the first section and switch to boots for the climb, but you may choose to use either one for the duration. We will be stopping to change shoes once on the way up and once on the way down. We will find a scenic spot to eat our lunch somewhere along the way.

This is a difficult D5 hike with about 3000 feet of elevation gain, recent D5 experience is required to join the fun.

Required Items to Bring:

Water shoes

Boots

Poles

Food

Water

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

sunscreen

hat

Water Polo rules book

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

We will be meeting at the Emery Creek Trailhead:

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

128Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:30 am

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Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $51.20 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:

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