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Amicalola to Springer Mountain & back (6 AM carpool)


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Amicalola State Park - park visitor center
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jun 21 2014  7:15 am >> Sat, Jun 21 2014 2:30 pm  (Carpool Departure: 6:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, Jun 9 2014 6:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Jun 20 2014 11:59 pm
Event Duration:7 Hours 15 Minutes plus/minus
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:16 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Tom
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

 

Looking for a hike that is challenging, scenic, fun, and not a far drive away or all day?  If so, join us for this 16 mile loop hike to Springer Mountain and back!   

We will plan to start the run from the top of the Amicalola Falls and hike the AT Approach to Springer Mountain and back.  On our way back, we will stop at the Len Foote Hike Inn for a few minutes to refill our water bottle/hydration pack.  We will continue back on the Len Foote Trail to the car parking lot.  We should be back in Atlanta early afternoon depending on group's hiking speed.

 

Notes:

1. The Trip Leader(s) reserve the right to remove anyone from the list who they feel cannot handle this trip.

2. Please plan on bringing a snack to eat during the hike and enough water to drink.  We will be dropping by the Len Foote Inn on our way back to refill our water bottle or hydration pack.


Required Items to Bring:

Positive and motivated attitude
Good hiking shoes or boots
Water bottle/hydration pack and snack 
Hiking gear appropriate for the trail and weather conditions

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

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 front of the Visitor Center parking lot near the entrance.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):104Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 6:00 am
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for 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:

Will this event occur rain or shine? Maybe


* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:


$5.00 State Park Fee unless you have an annual park pass


Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.