Laurel Ridge Trail - Sun, Oct 22 2023

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Laurel Ridge Trail

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Buford, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Oct 22 2023 8:00 am >> Sun, Oct 22 2023 11:00 am

Registration Opens:

Thu, Oct 12 2023 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Oct 22 2023 8:00 am

Event Duration:

3 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate (Exploratory)

Distance:

9 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Ron Ramspeck

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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:

5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

Please join me for two loops around the Laurel Ridge trail at the Buford Dam Park. We will start off by hiking a counter-clockwise loop followed by a clockwise loop. This trail has challenging climbs in each direction that also contain steps as a bonus. We will double up one of the climbs for a total of three - two hunrdred-plus feet climbs. Hiking pace will be between 2.7 - 3 mph on this approximately 9 mile hike that has a total of a 1150 feet elevation gain. This hike is a group hike so we will stick together. If there is seperation on the climbs we will regroup at the peak as well as any intersection.

We will meet and start the hike at the restrooms located at the Lower Overlook parking lot. We will also pass by additional restrooms along our trek. Please arrive early to find the parking, use restrooms and introductions as well as listen to the hike details. We leave leave prompltly at the start time of the hike.

The following map illustrates the overall trek but does not show the additional bonus climb.

Experience:

Minimum AOC D3 hiking experience required. Those that do not have this experience will be moved to the waiting list until other experience provided. It is suggested that those that have the experience but not within the club contact me by text or e-mail before registering or add to the comments while registering.

Optional brunch:

The Lower Overlook contains many nice picnic tables. If the weather is gorgous I will definitely be staying after the hike to have brunch and enjoy the beuty of this amazing park. Please join me!

Required Items to Bring:

Great attitude and sense of humor

Flexibility & patience - The end time and duration is an estimate

One liter of your favorite hydration product

Trail or hiking boots

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles

Insect repelant

A delicious snack

Waterproof rain jacket

Light jacket

Shoelaces in case they break

Gorilla glue and duck tape for routine equipment emergencies

First aid kit

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Type in the GPS the following adress or the GPS coordinates in this document:

Lower Overlook Park

The adress will be:

1060 Buford Dam Rd

Buford, GA 30515

Notes:

Parking is free in this lot! The lot should not be full this early in the morning.

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