Please join us for Orienteering at Oconee State Park in NW South Carolina, just north of Walhalla. The park has open forests with typical rhododendron and laurel thickets scattered throughout. Although in the mountains, it is no more steep than Pine Mountain and considerably less rocky. The woods are full of color and a great place to enjoy the crisp mountain air.
| Course | Description | E-punch | Distance | Climb | Controls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | Short beginner course | Yes | 2.1 km | 20 m | 9 |
| Yellow | Long beginner course | Yes | 2.4 km | 20 m | 10 |
| Orange | Intermediate course | Yes | 4.2 km | 100 m | 13 |
| Green | Medium advanced course | Yes | 4.7 km | 100 m | 13 |
| Red | Long advanced course | Yes | 6.8 km | 160 m | 14 |
GAOC offers beginner instruction at 10am at all local meets. Runners may start their course any time between 11am and 1pm with a 3-hour time limit for all courses. All runners must be off the courses by 3pm.
From Atlanta take I-85 north into South Carolina. Take Exit 1 and head north on Hwy 11 for 20 miles. In Walhalla, turn left to merge onto SC-28W/Blue Ridge Blvd. In 9 miles take the slight right onto SC-107N. In 2.4 miles, turn right onto State Park Rd.
Typical fees are shown below. Participants may go out on the course as individuals or with a group. E-chip rental is required if you do not have your own stick.
| Members | $7 |
| Non-members | $10 |
| Additional Maps | $3 |
| E-chip Rental | $3 |
| State Park admission fee | $2/adult |
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Bill Cheatum 706-247-5031