Anna Ruby Falls to Helen (And some German food afterwards?)

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Anna Ruby Falls to Helen (And some German food afterwards?)

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Anna Ruby Falls Visitor Center

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Apr 22 2012 8:00 am >> Sun, Apr 22 2012 4:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sat, Apr 7 2012 6:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Apr 21 2012 8:00 pm

Event Duration:

8 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

9 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Lemmy
Joyce T.

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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:

15 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We will leave one or two cars in Helen (to bring the drivers back to Anna Ruby after the hike) and then drive with the other cars up to the Anna Ruby Falls Visitor Center, where we will start our hike. We will first walk 0.4 miles up to the falls on a paved trail, and then 4.6 miles on Smith's Creek Trail to Unicoi State Park.

This trail ascends a total of approximately 1000 ft and descends a total of approximately 1500 ft, in mountainous terrain.

We will stop for a picnic lunch at the lake and then walk the Unicoi to Helen trail. The trail goes down for another 3.5 or so miles, with some moderate climbs along the hike.
Trail Maps - http://www.gastateparks.org/content/Georgia/parks/trail_m aps/Unicoi-2010.pdf

Some of us may go out to dinner after the hike, e.g. to the Old Heidelberg restaurant. If you do not wish to join us, please discuss this with your carpool ahead of time.

Required Items to Bring:

Sturdy hiking shoes with good traction

Clothing appropriate for the weather - including rain gear

Water or Energy Drinks - at least 2 liters

Trail Snacks and Lunch

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Camera
Hiking Poles
Sunscreen
Bug Spray

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Carpool only, please

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

160Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $64.00 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:

There is a fee of $2.00 per person for Anna Ruby Falls. We will all contribute towards the cost of parking cars in Helen.

Approximate trail for 4/22/12

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