Hello Chattanooga Ski Club Happy Hikers,
LEN FOOTE HIKE- FRIDAY OCTOBER 18-19 2024-new information on meeting for Breakfast before we Caravan to Amicalola Falls and the starting point for Len Foote Hike Inn. please read & reply.
This is a rather long email, however very important that you read before the Len Foote Hike-Inn trip. Please reply to me which option you are choosing below!!! We don’t want anyone left behind.
We have 4 options for getting to the Hike-Inn.
- Option 1 is to meet us for breakfast at Oakwood Cafe,@ 8:45am (local mom & pop resturant that has been in Dalton, Ga for 500 years, well maybe 100 years, OK! for real over 50 years), 201 W. Cuyler St. Dalton, Ga 30720. After breakfast we will caravan (not carpool) to Hike Inn. If you want to carpool make those arragements before you get to resturant.
- Option 2 is for those of you who don't want to eat, but will join the breakfast group at Oakwook Cafe to caravan to Amicalola Falls, leaving Oakwood at 9:30 am.
- Option 3 is to meet us at the Visitors Center @ Amicalola Falls State Park, 280 Amicalola Falls tate Park Road, Dawsonville, Ga 30534 @ 11:00 am to sign-in, drive up the hill, park, and hike together.
- Option 4 is to go on your own, and we'll see you at the Hike-Inn.
Remember, everyone MUST ALL REGISTER BEFORE GETTING ON THE TRAIL (at the Visitors Center @ Amicalola Falls just inside the main gate (before driving up the hill to where we park and the trail starts).
This is very important….****** NOTE**** When you arrive at the park gate, DO NOT PAY to come into the park, be sure and tell the Park Ranger that you are spending the night at Len Foote Hike-Inn. You will pay your parking fee when you register at the Visitor Center.
*****Please let me know which of the above 4 options you are doing. We don't want to leave anyone behind. barbwire@flash.net or text me 423-902-6095
Also, Hike-Inn has asked for a $10 cash tip from each person. Please do this, the tip is divided between ALL STAFF, cooks, waiters, bathroom cleaners, property cleaners, laundry people, front desk, yard & lawn workers…. everyone…. There will be “tip jars” in the dining room and the front office****
you can stop reading here if youl wish... info below is not new information
Hello CSC Happy Hikers,
Len Foote Hike
Friday October 18, 2024
Len Foote Hike is never canceled due to rain. The Hike Inn cancelation policy has changed. I have 11 rooms held for Friday Oct. 18th, 2024. The Hike Inn is under new management and things have changed so please read the following:
Those of you going MUST call and book your room 706-344-1547 ask for Kim. You MUST tell them you are with Chattanooga SKI Club to get one of the rooms I have on hold. If you need to cancel your room you MUST call at least 7 days before your arrival date Oct. 18th, 2024, for a refund minus $10 cancellation fee. There is NO REFUND if you cancel 6 days before the arrival date.
This is also new for 2024... the 11 rooms that I have on hold are in my name. I must cancel any rooms not taken by September 16th, 2024,
( there are NO rooms available)
or they will bill rooms that have not been booked to me.... YAP!!! I will not let that happen. I have released the rooms that were not booked at Len Foote Hike Inn that were held for CSC. If signed up on the CSC website (this site) and did NOT call Len Foote to book your room, then you DO NOT have a room. You can call Len Foote and request to put on a waiting list for a room the same time as our trip.
Also you must also register on the CSC Event Website and sign the waiver.
Barb
423-902-6095
Remember, everyone MUST ALL REGISTER BEFORE GETTING ON THE TRAIL (at the Visitors Center @ Amicalola Falls just inside the main gate (before driving up the hill to where we park and the trail starts).
This is very important….****** NOTE**** When you arrive at the park gate, DO NOT PAY to come into the park, be sure and tell the Park Ranger that you are spending the night at Len Foote Hike-Inn. You will pay your parking fee when you register at the Visitor Center.
Also, Hike-Inn has asked for a $10 cash tip from each person. Please do this, the tip is divided between ALL STAFF, cooks, waiters, bathroom cleaners, property cleaners, laundry people, front desk, yard & lawn workers…. everyone….. There will be “tip jars” in the dining room and the front office****
Other items:
If you have never taken the tour on how the Hike-Inn is run organically and Green, you need to do this… very fascinating & interesting… This tour usually starts promptly at 5:00 p.m. *** might be different this time so ask when you check in****
You may pack in alcohol however you must carry out anything you carry in so use plastic containers for less weight in your pack.
We will be playing LRC AFTER DINNER and AFTER THE PROGRAM... SO if you want to join in bring some $1.00 bills.
One more item:
If you have a Chattanooga Ski Club T-Shirt or hat or both, please bring with you for a “Group Picture”! I think this will be a Great Picture for the CSC Newsletter.
I guess that’s it….. Looking forward to a great hike with great friends and great fellowship.
Glad you’re going with us this time,
Barb
barbwire@flash.net 423-902-6095
other information
Hike-Inn Reservations
If you like to hike and have never done this before, you will love this fantastic moderate hike. The trail is well maintained without a lot of rocks or roots on the trail. It is uphill most of the five miles. You will need to carry your clothes and toiletries for the evening and the next morning. When you reach the Inn, you will fall in love with this place and will want to go back again. Awaiting you will be a delicious home-cooked dinner (family style) and a hearty breakfast. Alcohol can be packed in. For more info, see their website @ Hike-Inn.com. Be aware that what you carry in you must also carry out.
****. There is also a $10 per room tip that must be paid while you are at the Inn. Cancellation is up to 7 days out with a $10 per room cancellation fee.
As always bring $1 bills for LRC.....
Barb Wise
Special Trip Coordinator
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