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Cochran Creek Falls




The Basics:
Event Type:Backpacking
Event Location: Cochran Creek Falls   Backpacking: Cochran Creek Falls   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Apr 28 2012  10:30 am >> Sun, Apr 29 2012 5:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, Mar 12 2012 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Apr 27 2012 1:00 pm
Event Duration:1 Days 6 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:11 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Rafiq
Lucy Clinton
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:
Cochran Creek Falls is a lesser known GA waterfall, but not due to any lack of beauty. It is very unique and impressive but just involves some rugged, challenging terrain to reach it. We can either do bottom to top approach which is a difficult approach but still do-able for a day hike with light pack. However, bottom to top is kind of question mark for a back-packing trip with heavy pack at the back. Therefore we will reach this place from the top, our campsite is a cozy place beside the top of the falls, surrounded by vey tall trees and stream which drop down to become the fall. Our hike will start from the LODGE parking lot of Amicalola Fall Park; we will take Hike Inn trail then at 3.3 miles we will make right turn at the leaser known trail going downhill to the campsite. Total hike distance to campsite would be 4 miles one way. After putting up the tents and having lunch, we will take light day pack to go downhill to see the water fall; it is a beautiful sight to see. Downhill hike is kind of steep at points but there are trees and rocks to hold, the distance from campsite to downhill and back is approximately 2-3 mile. That would make an overall distance of 11 miles for this hike. The event is rated D5 because of downhill parts of the trip. After reaching back to the campsite, we will build fire, cook dinner and share campsite stories.

NEXT MORNING
This trip is specially designed for those who love lazy Sunday morning, therefore if you are a type who would love to re-surrect fire in the morning, cook a rich breakfast then this definitely your trip. WE WILL BREAK TENTS AND LEAVE CAMPSITE AT OR MAY BE AFTER 10.30AM. THIS IS NOT A LEAVE AT DAWN or LEAVE AT 7.30 AM CAMPING.
Cooking at campsite is my favorite activity and would love to see more people testing their outdoor cooking skills, so bring some exciting stuff to cook for dinner and breakfast. We will have plenty of time to cook, enjoy the morning and relax before rushing back to parking lot.

While carpooling back to the city, we will stop for a late lunch.

We will get back to town at or around 5PM.

DOGS:

Maximum dog count allowed in this trip is four (4); ie first four people who would specifically mark that they are bringing their dogs. Your dog must be well behaved and friendly with other dogs. Trip leader still got the right to refuse your dog if for any reason he find out that your dog won't suit in pool; this is irrespective of your number.



Required Items to Bring:
  • emergency rain gear (even if chance of rain is minimal)
  • trail snacks/lunch, food for dinner and breakfast. Bring something innovative to cook
  • hiking boots or trail shoes
  • headlamp/flashlight
  • tent, sleeping bag, usual backpacking gear (feel free to ask trip leaders any questions or for advice).
Recommended Items to Bring:
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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):112Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 9:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $44.80 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.

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