Date/Time
Date(s) - 10/05/13
7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Category(ies)
List of Attendees
- Melissa Karasek
- Rony K
- Peter de Lastic
- Debbie Wehunt
Date: Saturday, October 5, 2013
Hiking Distance: Vary according to trail
Difficulty: D3
Carpool Time: 7:30am at Intown Community Church.
Distance: Vary according to trail.
Carpool Cost: $15 per person for 4 people sharing a car.
Hike Leader: Peter de Lastic (770-880-2966)
Located on the western edge of LookoutMountain, this is one of the most scenic parks in the state, offering rugged geology and beautiful vistas. The park straddles a deep gorge cut into the mountain by Sitton Gulch Creek, and elevation differs from 800 to 1,980 feet. The most spectacular view into the canyon is found near the picnic area parking lot; however, additional views can be found along the rim trail. Hardy visitors who hike to the bottom of the gorge (including a 600-step staircase) find two waterfalls cascading over layers of sandstone and shale into pools below. (For visitor safety, wading in pools and climbing on waterfalls is not allowed.) Outdoor lovers should not miss this park’s spectacular scenery.
We will be hikng the Rim trail around the gorge. If we have time and some people have the energy they can hike down into the gorge which has about 600 steps and some waterfalls at the bottom.
Required Items to Bring:
-daypack
-hiking boots/shoes or strong tennis shoes. No flip flops or sandals.
-layered clothing
-lunch
-high fuel trail snacks
-plenty of water or sport drink 2 liters
-camera (optional)
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