Bear Creek at Cloudland Canyon (9 miles Difficult)
- November 18, 2012 · 9:30 AM
Come hike the NEWEST trail
at Cloudland Canyon
BEAR CREEK TRAIL
Sections of this hike will be rugged and strenuous.
This hike is not a beginner hike.
Meeting Time: 9:30am
Meeting Location: Cloudland Canyon State Park, Main Parking Lot, where the overlook, interpretive center, rest room facilities, etc., is. Just stay straight on the park road and it is almost the last thing you come to.
Hiking Distance: approximately 9 miles
Hike Rating: difficult
Hiking Time: approximately 5 hours
Join Greg Foster on this beautiful and challenging hike. Greg is an experienced hiker, having hiked the entire Appalachian Trail and most of the the Pacific Crest Trail. He has also contributed significantly to the creation of the Bear Creek Trail, so come check it out.
There is a crossing of Bear Creek on this hike, so there is the possibility that the water will be up and that we will need to take off our shoes and socks to cross, so be prepared for that. (IE: Water Shoes like Crocs) You will need to be adventurous to take on this hike.
Although the hike will be tough and long, we will go at a relatively slow pace to be able to accommodate the tough terrain while enjoying the beautiful scenery that this fantastic trail has to offer.
Things to Bring:
Day pack
Plenty of water
Snacks/lunch
Treking poles if you have them
Extra socks
** Just a reminder that Georgia State Parks do charge a $5/vehicle parking fee.
Hike Leader Contact Info
Greg cell [masked])
email [masked]
Please be sure to dress appropriately according to seasonal temperatures/weather.
NO-SHOWS: As with all Meetups, if you are a "YES" and you discover you cannot come, please be polite and change your RSVP to a "NO" as soon as possible. Don't be a "no-show". Organizers try to ensure that we don't leave anyone behind, and if we are waiting on you when you know you are not coming, it only holds up the group unnecessarily. Please be considerate.
WEATHER: As with all outdoor events, if it's raining/stormy or very poor trail conditions, we may have to cancel. If the weather is questionable, please check this event page before you leave home.
CARPOOL
For those interested in carpooling from Chattanooga, please meet at the Walmart on Cummings Highway at 8:30am. Meet toward the back of the parking lot, closest to the road (so as to allow the closer spots for paying customers) right where you pull in. You may want to stand outside of your cars so that others realize that you are part of the carpool. Plan to leave promptly at 8:40 from the Walmart to head to Cloudland Canyon. Please be courteous and anticipate sharing in the cost of gas with your drivers.
Please make every effort to arrive early or on time
so that you do not hold up the group.
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Greg Foster
Great Weather! Great Group! Smiles Galore! Thanks to each of you for coming out to visit and experiencing Bear Creek trail!
November 20
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Barbara Johnson
What a great hike! The views were breathtaking, and the weather beautiful. Fun and challenging.
November 19
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vince hickey
Absolutely gorgeous! One spot in particular was easily in the top 5 places I have ever seen, just amazing... :)
November 18
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Rhonda
For those interested in carpooling from Chattanooga, please meet at the Walmart on Cummings Highway at 8:30am. Meet toward the back of the parking lot, closest to the road (so as to allow the closer spots for paying customers) right where you pull in. You may want to stand outside of your cars so that others realize that you are part of the carpool. Plan to leave promptly at 8:40 from the Walmart to head to Cloudland Canyon. Please be courteous and anticipate sharing in the cost of gas with your drivers.
November 13
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Greg Foster
Just a quick note to say...All is well! All is Go! Weather is going to be Awesome! Looking forward to seeing old friends, making new friends and sharing one of the very best trails in this area of GA! WoooHoo !! :-) Don't forget to pack your Smiles! G
1 · November 15
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vince hickey
Hey I live N of Red Bank, and have a small gas sipper Toyota. Would be happy to bring 2 more with me, and we will still have plenty of room for gear too. Just tell me where to meet you, please not Mcd's! :)
1 · November 12
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Deborah Webb
Seriously, do we need water shoes for this hike? Not sure how high the water levels will be this time of year.
November 12
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Greg Foster
Welcome aboard, Should be a fun and exciting hike. All types of Eco- Environments, Flora And Fauna, (perhaps even some wild Goats) and several Breathtaking Views. May include a cold water Foot Bath too. LoL. Lastly, don't forget to bring the most important thing of all, a SMILE! :-)
October 30
15 attended
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Greg Foster
Event Host
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