Sawnee Mountain - 11 miler - Tue, Apr 4 2023

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Sawnee Mountain - 11 miler


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sawnee Mountain Visitor Center   Hike: Sawnee Mountain - 11 miler  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Apr 4 2023  10:00 am >> Tue, Apr 4 2023 2:45 pm
Registration Opens: Fri, Mar 31 2023 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Apr 4 2023 8:00 am
Event Duration:4 Hours 45 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:11 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Our hike starts at the visitor center.  We will follow the Indian Seats Trail and cross Bettis-Tribble Rd to the Mountainside Trail. We will gain some elevation and distance by hiking the Church Trail, then finish the Mountainside loop to the Hilltop Trail (skipping the rough and rocky Ridgeline Trail).

We will cross Bettis-Tribble again and take a 15 minute snack break at the restroom area before continuing on the Indian Seats Trail. We'll stop again at the Indian Seats overlook.  The wooden deck at the overlook has been rebuilt, so we will have an opportunity to stop and enjoy the views.  The hike ends with a return to the visitor center.

We will hike at an approximate speed of 2.5 - 2.7 mph.


Required Items to Bring:

Plenty of water for a long hike

Snacks 

Hiking poles (if you use them)

Hiking shoes or boots

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Rain gear (just in case)


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

The visitor center address is: 4075 Spot Road, Cumming, GA.


Notes:

The current weather forecast for next Tuesday indicates a chance of rain at hike time.  I will monitor the weather and advise of any changes or cancellation.

There is no parking fee at the visitor center.


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