If you've never been to "The Great Smoky Mtn Natl Park" to catch the spectacular colors of the autumn leaves on the mountains, then this is one for your bucket list!!! To catch the leaves turning just as the cool, crisp air touches the mountain-tops is a treat for the senses. Not only that, but we will also be hiking to blockbuster waterfalls, jaw-dropping vistas and observing the huge reintroduced herd of Elk that hang out near our campground. So get ready for an amazing adventure that will ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY knock your socks off! If you’ve ever wanted a great way to meet a great bunch of singles, this is the best way. So come join us for an incredible time of fun and fellowship while soaking up God’s amazing wonders. (WE ARE ON RAIN OR SHINE) WHEN: Friday, October 11th - Sunday October 13th SPOTS ARE LIMITED AND MAY GO QUICKLY COST: Per person (includes all camping fees, all meals, snacks and drinks) $99.95 REGISTRATION LINK : https://tinyurl.com/SmokemontCamping Reservations are non-refundable after Friday, Sept 27th. Unfortunately, last minute cancellations are very difficult to refill. If needed, we will assist in attempting to refill your spot from a waiting list, but it is not guaranteed. If a refund is requested before the cutoff, we are happy to refund you 100% of the cost. HIKING LEVEL: D2-D4 Depending on trail/ Moderate with occasional Strenuous, hiking rain or shine. We will be driving approximately 15-20 mins from campground to each trailhead. ALL FOOD/SNACKS/DRINKS (included in your cost): Friday Lunch-Sandwich meat with all the vegy fix'ins, snacks • Dinner- Chili and chips. Saturday Breakfast- Blueberry and Banana Panckes • Lunch-Sandwich meat with all the fix'ins, snacks • Dinner- design your own Burritos with a mulitude of fix'ins Sunday • Breakfast-Cereal, fruit • Lunch-Sandwich meat with all the fix'ins. AGENDA: Hiking to remarkable scenery each day, facilitated connecting, campfire worship music, roasting marshmallows, challenging devotional, watching and much relaxation and hanging out. TEMPS: Day 60-75, Night 45-60 (it is much cooler there!) GEAR TO BRING: Sleeping Bag, Pad, Pillow, towel, toiletries, camera, Bible, flashlight, daypack, camp chair. *If you need any of these, just let us know. ATTIRE: Warm Jacket, Rain coat, 2 pairs of shoes in case one gets wet, cold weather clothes. WHAT NOT TO BRING: Children, animals, tobacco or alcohol TENTS: We are looking for BIG tents. Due to the limiting of tent-space, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to set up your own small tent. BATHROOMS: In the site with running water! Woohoo! Showers are 15 minutes away. CARPOOLING: We will organize carpooling through email a week before. Make sure to keep an eye-out. IMPORTANT: (Please do not arrive past 9:30pm) TRAVEL TIME from Alpharetta: approx 3.5 Hours (without traffic) (Absolutely no arriving past 9:30pm) Some of us will be there early on Friday morning, so feel free to come earlier and relax and enjoy the day. If arriving Saturday Morning, you’ll need to leave before 6:00am if you wish to hike with us at 9:30am. ADDRESS: Smokemont Campground, Cherokee, NC. We will be in Loop “D” for large groups! Look for signs that say “Echo” IF LOST and can't get us, CALL: 828-497-9270 KEEP IN MIND: that there are always dangerous elements when out in nature: Cliffs, weather, animals, insects, reptiles, falling limbs or rocks, Poison Ivy, Oak, Sumac, etc. Trails may be un-maintained, slippery, icy, rocky and have steep embankments. Shoes may get muddy or wet. When hiking, many times the woods are your only bathroom. WAIVER: By attending, each person assumes all responsibility and liability for themselves and their actions and hereby releases Echo Ministries, its employees, directors, officers, agents, and volunteers from any and all liability resulting from any loss, injury, illness, damages, or death, while attending, participating or volunteering in this event. If you make payment for someone else, make sure that they receive this information and they understand and agree to all aspects of it, otherwise you’re responsible for them. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Greg Ford at 770-316-9200 or gregford@echoministries.com