Gahuti Backcountry and Inner Loop - RESCHEDULED

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Gahuti Backcountry and Inner Loop - RESCHEDULED

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Fort Mountain State Park - Gahuti Trailhead Chatsworth, GA

Hike: Gahuti Backcountry and Inner Loop - RESCHEDULED

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Mar 16 2024 9:30 am >> Sat, Mar 16 2024 2:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sat, Mar 9 2024 2:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Mar 15 2024 4:00 pm

Event Duration:

5 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

11 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Kip

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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:

7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

The hike will start on the Inner Loop trail. We will hike approximately 2.7 miles on this trail, passing by the Old Fort Wall and stopping at the Stone Tower and the beautiful West Overlook. We will exit this trail near the restrooms at the end of Fort Mountain Park Rd, take a bathroom break, and proceed to the scenic Gahuti Backcountry trailhead. We will hike the entire 8+ miles of this trail, for a total distance of approximately 11 miles. We will take a lunch break about half way through the hike.

The terrain on both trails is rough and rocky, so this will be a challenging 11 miles.

Required Items to Bring:

Hiking shoes or boots

Hiking poles

Plenty of water

Lunch

Cash for carpool (some drivers might accept Venmo or Zelle)

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

Layered clothing

State Park pass or cash for park entry ($5)

How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

115Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $46.00 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:

Recent D4/D5+ hiking experience or equivalent is required. If your AOC profile doesn't indicate this level of experience, the Trip Leader will move you to the waiting list pending vetting to determine your suitability for this event.

This is not a self-paced hike. Registrants must be willing and able to maintain a pace of 2.7 - 2.9 throughout the hike.

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

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