 Print-Friendly Version
 Add this event to your calendar (Outlook, iCalendar)
Add REGISTRATION REMINDER to your calendar
|
|
Bartram Trail to Dick’s Creek Falls - Hike & Swim | |||||||
| The Basics: | |||||||
| Event Type: |  | Multi-Sport | | ||||
| Event Location: | |
Clayton, Georgia
| | ||||
| Date(s) & Time: | | Wed, Aug 20 2014 8:00 am >> Wed, Aug 20 2014 5:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am *log in for location*) | | ||||
| Registration Opens: | | Thu, Aug 7 2014 8:00 pm | | ||||
| Registration Cut Off: | | Tue, Aug 19 2014 8:00 pm | | ||||
| Event Duration: | | 9 Hours | | ||||
| Difficulty Rating: | | D3: Moderate | | ||||
| Distance: | | 8 Miles | | ||||
| Pace: | | Moderate | | ||||
| Trip Leader(s): | | Joyce T. Bobby Marie  Email Trip Leader(s)
You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information. | | ||||
| Member Cost: | | None | |||||
| Participant Info: | |||||||
| Who's Invited: | | Members Only, 21 And Older Only | | ||||
| Maximum Group Size: | | 10 | |||||
| Minimum Group Size: | | 4 | |||||
| Number Registered So Far: | | 8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | |||||
| Are Dogs Permitted: | | No | |||||
| Itinerary: | |||||||
This part of the Bartram Trail just may be one of the prettiest hikes in Georgia! It truly is a beautiful section to hike, and the payoff is tremendous - - a swim in the Chattooga River at Dick's Creek Falls! The hike starts at Earl's Ford on the Chattooga River and follows down river, sometimes away from the water and other times with a grand view of the river. We'll hike about 4 miles to Dick's Creek Falls, where we'll have a relaxing lunch and get into our swim clothes for a fun swim and look up at the falls from the water. When we've soaked up enough sun and water, we'll backtrack the trail upstream to return to our cars, affording ourselves a chance to dry off before packing up for the trip home. Although they're not necessary, you might want to bring along a pair of water sandals for maneuvering the river, and a small hand-towel for drying your feet so that you can put your socks and hiking boots back on when we finish our swim. A change of clothes might not be a bad idea either, in case you haven't completely dried off during our return hike. Be sure to bring a bag for your wet clothes and dirty boots. Just as we like to leave the trails better than we found them, we want to respect the cars and drivers that carried us to and from our adventure! We'll carpool from Indian Trail Park and Ride to the Burger King in Clayton, GA where we'll stop for a restroom break and a bite to eat before taking off for the trail head. We'll travel along Warwoman Road to Earl's Ford Road, where we'll pick up the trail at the river. We plan to finish the hike by 3pm to be back in Atlanta around 5pm. | |||||||
| |||||||
| How to Get There: | |||||||
| Event Directions: | | The drive is 100.0 miles each way. The trailhead is about 1 h 47 min. from Indian Trail Park/Ride, Indian Trail Lilburn Rd, Norcross, GA 30093 The Trailhead: Get on I-85 N from Indian Trail Lilburn Rd. Turn slight right onto Warwoman Rd. Slight right onto Earls Ford Rd About 2.8 miles. Destination will be on the right at the river along the road. | | ||||
| Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | | 200Mile(s) | |||||
| Carpool Departure Time: | | 8:00 am | |||||
| Carpool Location: | | Log in for location | |||||
| Carpool Directions: | | Log in for directions | |||||
| Carpool Cost: | | Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $80.00 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: | |||||||
|
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events. | |||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. | |||||||
Calendar of Events
Event Places