Amicalola with 425 Stairs to Springer Mountain

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Amicalola with 425 Stairs to Springer Mountain

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Amicalola State Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Oct 25 2014 6:30 am >> Sat, Oct 25 2014 3:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 6:30 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Oct 16 2014 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Oct 25 2014 5:11 am

Event Duration:

8 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

16 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Jasmine

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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:

7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Falls

Springer

This will be a fitness hike at a moderate to fast pace with a few pauses for intermediate to advanced hikers. We will start at the Visitor's Center parking lot and warm up with the 425 stairs to the top of the falls. We will continue to Springer Mountain and stop for lunch with beautiful views, then return via the Len Foote Hike Inn loop for a total 16 mikes.

If you do not have recent D4 or D5 experiance, the trip leader may contact you.

Please note: The trip leader reserves the right to remove anyone from the list who they feel cannot handle this trip.

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 meet at the visitor's center parking lot.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

90Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

6:30 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $36.00 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:

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.