LAST MINUTE HIKE - Panther Creek Trail and Falls

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LAST MINUTE HIKE - Panther Creek Trail and Falls

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Chattahoochee National Forest

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Mar 16 2008 11:15 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 9:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Fri, Mar 14 2008 12:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Mar 15 2008 11:59 pm

Event Duration:

per itinerary

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Trip Leader(s):

Tony C

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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:

8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

With so many events canceled this weekend and a nice weather forecast for Sunday, I thought I'd try to squeeze this hike in.

We will be hiking the entire Panther Creek Trail out and back: 11 miles round trip. With it raining in the two days before our hike, the Falls should be especially voluminous and impressive.

The trail is mostly easy without a lot of elevation change although there are a couple of steep portions, and one area where you have to climb 8-10 feet through a crevice in the rock. Also the terrain does get slightly more tricky and rugged near the end of the trail. And of course 11 miles is always a good workout, so be sure to be in fit hiking shape if you sign up for this event

We will stop to have lunch at the Falls. Hiking poles are highly recommended because it will probably be a bit muddy and slippery after all the rain. Also note: I believe there is a $3 per car parking fee at the trailhead.

Required Items to Bring:
Lunch
2+ liters of water
hiking shoes/boots with good grip
cash for gas (for your carpool driver)
towel to sit on for the ride back / paper sack for mucky boots

Recommended Items to Bring:
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hiking poles

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take US 23/441 south from Tallulah Falls. In 3 miles, turn right on Historic 441 to the Panther Creek Recreation Area on the right. The western end of the trail begins across the highway from the Recreation area

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

150Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $60.00 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 $3 per car parking fee at the trailhead.

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