Amicalola State Park to Springer Mountain

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Amicalola State Park to Springer Mountain

The Basics:

Event Type:

Backpacking

Event Location:

Outside the Amicalola State Park office

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Sep 17 2011 10:00 am >> Sun, Sep 18 2011 5:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, Sep 7 2011 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Sep 16 2011 8:00 pm

Event Duration:

2 days

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

17 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Richard A. Zalik

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Member Cost:

$10.00/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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

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 at a nearby shelter and return to our cars the next day. On the way back we will visit Len Foote Hike Inn for a quick break and gear adjustment. The total hiking distance is about 17 miles.

Required Items to Bring:
Backpack, sleeping bag, water, hiking shoes or boots, headlamp, sleeping pad, suitable clothing, cooking utensils, food for dinner and breakfast, snacks for the trail.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Walking poles, tent

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:

9:00 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:

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

Member Cost:

$10.00/Person

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.

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