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Amicalola Falls Fitness Hike


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Amicalola Falls State Park, near Dawsonville, GA   Hike: Amicalola Falls Fitness Hike  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Nov 26 2011  8:30 am >> Sat, Nov 26 2011 2:30 pm  (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Tue, Oct 18 2011 9:31 am
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Nov 25 2011 9:31 pm
Event Duration:6 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:12 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Tom
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:16
Minimum Group Size:6
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
This is a fitness hike for intermediate to advanced hikers. The hike is approximately 12 miles round trip with an above average hiking speed and only a few rest breaks. As a warmup, we’re going to start from the bottom of the falls, near the park store, and hike up waterfall stairs to the trailhead. From the trailhead, we will hike the AT Approach and return back via the Len Foote route. We should be back in Atlanta early afternoon. 

Please plan on bringing a small lunch and snack since we will be dropping by the Len Foote Inn for a quick 10-15 minute break.

Required Items to Bring:
Good hiking shoes
water and snacks
Clothing appropriate for weather conditions
Positive Attitude and sense of humor		Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles

How to Get There:
Event Directions:From the Park & Ride we will go north on Georgia 400 past the outlet Mall to GA 136. Left on 136 till GA 52. Right until the park entrance. We will gather at the Visitor Center parking lot near the entrance.
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):104Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:00 am
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Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $41.60 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:
Will this event occur rain or shine? Yes
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:
$5.00 State Park Fee unless you have an annual park pass

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