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Urban Hike: Olmstead Linear Park to Fernbank Forest




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Olmsted Linear Park
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Nov 22 2008  9:00 am >> N/A
Registration Opens: Thu, Nov 13 2008 10:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Nov 21 2008 10:30 pm
Event Duration:3 - 3 1/2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Geri Dominguez
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:5
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Join us for an urban hike through Olmstead Linear Park in Druid Hills and into Fernbank Forest. This park is composed of six unique sections. The last section, Deepdene Park, is a wooded tract with a stream winding through it. It is 22 acres and with a topography that ranges from steep slopes to a flat meadow. From there we will head towards the Fernbank Forest.

Fernbank Forest is a 65-acre mature mixed hardwood forest located at the Fernbank Science Center. It has one of the few remnants of original forest vegetation in the Georgia Piedmont, and has been extensively studied by scientists. It consists of large specimens of white oak and tulip poplar, which grow up to 131 feet tall. Common animals include raccoon, opossum, gray squirrel, chipmunk, American crow, pileated woodpecker, box turtle and several snake species.

We will explore the 1 1/2 miles of trails in the forest and then head back to our cars through the park the way we came in. The total distance will be 5 1/2 to 6 miles, depending on the trails we take in the forest.

If there is enough interest, we will have lunch at one of the many restaurants in the Virginia Highland area.

http://www.atlantaolmstedpark.org

Required Items to Bring:
walking shoes
water		Recommended Items to Bring:
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Camera, snacks
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How to Get There:
Event Directions:We will meet in the parking lot of the Druid Hills United Methodist Church
The address is:
1200 Ponce de Leon Ave NE
Atlanta GA 30306

On the corner of Ponce de Leon Ave NE and BriarCliff Road
From the North: take 75/85 South to Freedom Parkway exit. Head East on Freedom Parkway towards the Carter Center. Bear to the left at the Carter Center exit. Turn Right on Ponce de Leon Ave. Turn left on Briarcliff and get into the right lane. On the right at the next light you will see the rear parking lot entrance.

From the South: take 75/85 North to Freedom Parkway exit. Head East on Freedom Parkway towards the Carter Center. Bear to the left at the Carter Center exit. Turn Right on Ponce de Leon Ave. Turn left on Briarcliff and get into the right lane. On the right at the next light you will see the rear parking lot entrance.


Notes:

Please plan to meet a few minutes early to sign waivers. We will head toward the park at 9 am.

Are Dogs Permitted? No.
Will this event occur rain or shine? Not in severe weather.


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Cost Includes:No cost.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.