Backpacker Training Hike: Smith Creek Trail to Anna Ruby Falls

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Backpacker Training Hike: Smith Creek Trail to Anna Ruby Falls

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Unicoi State Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Apr 20 2013 9:30 am >> Sat, Apr 20 2013 3:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Apr 8 2013 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Apr 19 2013 6:00 pm

Event Duration:

5 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

9 Miles

Pace:

Leisurely

Trip Leader(s):

Ann
Ralph Howard

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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:

11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Anna Ruby Falls is one of the best waterfalls to view in Georgia. We're going to start at Unicoi State Park and hike 4.5 miles along the Smith Creek trail to the Falls. We'll eat lunch at the Falls and then head back the way we came.

This is a 9 mile hike and I plan to keep a leisurely pace, however we will take a break for lunch.

This is a backpacker training hike.

Required Items to Bring:

water
good hiking boots or traill shoes
trail snacks/lunch

a great attitude and willingness to explore! :)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Hiking poles
camera
sunscreen

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From Helen, go north on GA 356. You will cross Unicoi Lake Dam. Make the first left after you cross the dam. The parking area for Smith Creek trail is .5 miles on your right, across from the Little Brook campground.

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 $5.00 parking fee at Unicoi.

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