April 2-4, 2008

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Chattooga River Field Trip

Dates: April 2 and 4 , 2008
( Both Field Trips are FULL)

Field Trip Leaders: Scott Brame and Bob Hatcher

We will once again be exploring a section of the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River and environs. This will involve a 4 mile river trip on Section 3 where we will be investigating the rocks of the Tallulah Falls formation and examing river morphology. This section of the river has numerous rapids, mostly of a Class 2 nature but there are some Class 3s.

You should be physically fit as you will be required to assist in the carrying of gear and craft in and out (uphill!) of the 1/4 mile wide Wild and Scenic corridor. You will have the option of paddling a raft with others or going solo in an inflatable kayak.

This event is approved for 8 hours of CEC by the South Carolina Board of Registration for Geologists. You can bring your own whitewater kayak (or canoe) and river gear (check with Scott to make sure your gear and skill level is suitable).

Registration is limited to 25 people/day. The April 2 and 4th trips are identical in nature. Come prepared to get wet.

Upon registering, you will receive more information via email as well as updates about river conditions the week before the trip.

Please meet at the south end of the Madren Center parking lot at 7:30 am -- look for the white vans. Transportation and lunch are provided. We plan to be back in Clemson by 5:30 pm.