Springer Mountain Loop (Advanced hikers)

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Springer Mountain Loop (Advanced hikers)

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Amicalola Falls State Park

Hike: Springer Mountain Loop (Advanced hikers)

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Mar 16 2014 9:45 am >> Sun, Mar 16 2014 6:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, Mar 5 2014 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Mar 15 2014 11:59 pm

Event Duration:

8 Hours 15 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

16 Miles

Pace:

Fast

Trip Leader(s):

Bob Bunner

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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

ADVANCED HIKERS ONLY- 16 mile roundtrip dayhike.
(Plan for 1 hr 15 min. drive to get there, 8 hours max of hiking/lunch/breaks and 1 hr 15 min. drive back to carpool)

Join us for a challenging hike to Springer Mountain and the start of the Appalachian Trail. We should see several thruhikers who are beginning their quest to Maine. The trailhead begins at the top of Amicalola Falls. We'll hike 8.1 miles on a fairly challenging trail with several steep uphill sections. We'll take a short break for lunch at the summit of Springer Mountain. We'll hike back the same we came, until we reach a fork which will take us to the Len Foote Inn. We will stop at the Inn for a short break before heading back to the park.

I've rated this as a fast paced hike, but we'll be shooting for somewhere between moderate and fast. We'll spend 20 minutes or so eating lunch on top of Springer Mountain and then take another extended break of 20 minutes or so at the Hike Inn on our return trip. That means we have to keep the pace moving the rest of the time.

If you sign up, I may contact you to make sure you have the fitness level to keep up with the group. Please understand that I am doing this for everyone's benefit.

Required Items to Bring:

2 to 3 L. of water
Lunch
Good hiking shoes or boots
Trail Snacks

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Rain jacket
camera
hiking poles

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Amicalola Falls State Park
418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd
Dawsonville , GA 30534

GPS Coordinates:
N 34.554766 | W 084.260016

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

104Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool 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:

Dogs are allowed, but are owners responsibility. Should be kept on leash.

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