Three hikes in three days around Clayton

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Three hikes in three days around Clayton

The Basics:

Event Type:

Adventure

Event Location:

Clayton, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Jun 18 2025 6:00 pm >> Sun, Jun 22 2025 6:00 pm

Registration Opens:

Mon, Mar 17 2025 2:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Mar 17 2025 2:00 pm

Event Duration:

4 Days

Difficulty Rating:

D6: Advanced (Exploratory)

Distance:

38 Miles

Pace:

Fast

Trip Leader(s):

Chuck M

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Member Cost:

$25.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

1 / 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:

Join me for three day hikes in the Clayton, Georgia, area. I've done one of the three hikes before, but the other two are new to me, so I've marked the event as exploratory. All three are mostly on the Bartram trail, which is a much less populated trail than the AT. The hikes vary from difficult to very difficult, and will be done at a fast pace (especially on the second hike).

This event is configured to add everyone who registers to the waitlist. The trip leader will move people to the event based on his assessment of their past AOC activity (including social compatibility), other experience, and roommate requirements. No one will be added who does not have recent experience on D5+ events. The maximum size will increased if one or two couples register.

The three hikes will all be D5s, although the second one will be flirting with D6, and might achieve it. The other two hikes will have beautiful streams and waterfalls and mountain views that will reward you for the hard work.

We will arrive in Clayton Wednesday evening June the 18th, and hike Thursday the 19th through Sunday the 22nd of June.

The three hikes:

1) Thursday, June 19th, (exploratory) hike from Warwoman Dell to Pinnacle Knob and Rock Mountain. The approximate distance is 11.7 miles with 3,186' of climbing, a D5. The route can be seen here:

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2) Friday, June 20th, (exploratory) hike from Warwoman Dell East on the Bartram trail for 5 hours at a fast pace, aiming for 15 miles (3 mph). That would amount to about 3,617' of climbing. So it may be a D5. But we could decide to go all the way to Jack's Creek Falls, which would be 20 miles and would make it a D6. The route can be viewed here:

https:// www.gaiagps.com/public/iVzeIFxIGvEQQQPoOhZJEvQB

3) Bartram Trail at Hale Ridge Road to Rabun Bald (and slightly beyond). This hike will be 11 miles and 2,648' of climbing, a D5. The route can be viewed here:

https://w ww.gaiagps.com/public/6a2jyZnR20qm5II3HhK0hrw0

Because we will be doing three hikes of D5 three days in a row, the overall trip difficulty is rated D6.

We will stay in a rental house in Clayton that is close to the three hikes. The cost includes the AOC administrative fee and the house rental. It does not include meals, which may include restaurants or meals cooked at the house, as decided by the group.

Required Items to Bring:

Shoes that can handle rough terrain

Clothing appropriate to the weather

Water

Lunches each day

Money for meals and carpool expenses

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles

Rain gear

Snacks

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Directions to the rental house in Clayton, Georgia will be provided to registrants before the event. Directions to the trailhead will also be given to drivers before the event. Once registrations are set, a carpool may be organized.

Notes:

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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$25.00/Person

Cost Includes:

The cost for the rental house is $1,147.02, and each registrant must pay a non-refundable fee of $25 to AOC. The cost given above is one-sixth of the rental cost plus the $25 AOC fee. The final number could be higher or lower depending on how many people register. The final amount of each person's share will be determined by dividing the cost above by the number of people registered. The house can sleep up to eight, but that is only possible if there are two couples registered. Here is a link to the rental house:

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Your cost will be an equal per capita share of the rental house, even if sleeping arrangements differ.

The cost does NOT include:

Carpool expenses
Meals
Parking fees (if a driver does not have a parking pass, the cost will be divided by the number of passengers)
Charges imposed for damage to the rental unit (which will be paid by the person doing the damage, or divided among all registrants if that cannot be determined)
Anything other than a share of the rental costs

You must make a payment of $191.17 to the trip leader, who is advancing the rental fee, within three days of registration. Payment to the trip leader may be made by Zelle (404-272-2777), PayPal (@sslist).

You must also make a payment of $25 to AOC. Details of how to pay the $25 AOC fee are found below, but note that these instructions ONLY apply to the AOC fee.

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the AOC on Mon, Mar 17 2025.

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

No refund will be given if weather or other circumstances cause the event to be cancelled after the end of the free cancellation period for the rental house (May 20).

No credit will be given for partial attendance. You must complete all three hikes with the group to get credit.

Registration for this event opens at 3/17/2025 2:00:00 PM