Simpsonwood Trail - Easy Tuesday Morning Hike

I haven't hiked this trail since 2014, so it will be nice to get re-acquainted with it.  According to an All Trails posting:  Simpsonwood is named after its donor, Ludie Simpson, who bequeathed 223 pristine acres with frontage on the Chattahoochee River to the Methodist church in 1973 with the understanding that it would not be subdivided or developed. The church operated a lodge/conference center on the property, but at a loss and decided to sell. Fortunately, Gwinnett County was able to procure the property in 2016. The goal is for the park to lean more toward a nature preserve than a community park with minimal improvements being planned. As of this date, the lodge has been demolished and the hardscape area is in the process of being re-vegetated. Only a small chapel remains and will operate as a wedding venue. There is a 2.1 mile dirt trail around the perimeter which is through mature hardwoods. The high point of the park of course is the Chattahoochee River.

Simpsonwood passes by Johns Creek on the side opposite Jones Bridge CNRA.  The trail is easy on the feet with hard packed dirt surfaces and only mild elevation changes.  It's ideal for folks who haven't hiked a great deal and who can't handle great distances or hills . . . or for folks who just want to be in some beautiful woods for a morning walk.  Our speed will be very moderate.

Parking is free, and a restroom facility is available (if unlocked) next to the parking lot.  Dogs are welcome, but they must be kept on leash and their trail messes must be removed.  Remember, the AOC follows a "Leave No Trace" policy on all events.

4511 Jones Bridge Circle, Norcross, GA - - off West Jones Bridge Rd. in Norcross.

GPS Coordinates:  N 33.59.1793,  W. -84.14.5924