Mulberry Creek, Chattahoochee, Morgan Falls Dam, and Hyde Farm - Tue, Feb 13 2024

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Mulberry Creek, Chattahoochee, Morgan Falls Dam, and Hyde Farm


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: 726 Hyde Rd., Marietta, GA   Hike: Mulberry Creek, Chattahoochee, Morgan Falls Dam, and Hyde Farm  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Feb 13 2024  10:00 am >> Tue, Feb 13 2024 12:30 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, Feb 8 2024 2:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Feb 13 2024 9:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Drew W
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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:4
Number Registered So Far: 8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

FOUR, FOUR, FOUR FOR THE PRICE OF ONE!

UPDDATE: Just in case the water level is too high for stream crossings after the rains this weekend, I went to Hyde Farm Thursday morning and worked out a route B that has about the same mileage, but no creek crossings.  We are good to go either way.  Hope to see you Tuesday.

 Please join me for a hike down Little Mulberry Creek, over to Morgan Falls Dam, along the Chattahoochee, and back up Little Mulberry Creek to Hyde Farm. Four great destinations in one hike.  What more could you ask for? This will be a 5 1/2 mile hike that will take about 2 1/2 hours hiking at a moderate pace averaging about 2.6 mph. I have added some extra time to the hike because your long winded trip leader may have a compulsion to share some history with you. The total elevation gain will be about 400 feet, made up of several moderate hills.  We will make about 16 (I always lose count) stone stepping creek crossings that may get your toes wet if the water is high.  Water proof shoes and hiking poles are a plus. The picture above is an example of one of the crossings.

The way the weather has been lately, I have no clue what to prepare you for, but I will send out a pre hike email to registered hikers covering the expected conditions.

There are bathrooms at the main center where we will be parking.

Please arrive 10 minutes early for introductions and a hike description. We will start promptly at 10.


Required Items to Bring:

Water for hydration

Hiking/ trail shoes with good traction

Layered clothing

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles for the hills and water crossings

Water proof shoes are a good idea

Trail snacks for energy


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

From Johnson Ferry Rd

Turn onto Lower Roswell Rd heading towards Roswell.  Turn right onto Hyde Rd.

From Willeo Rd

Go around the traffic circle at the end of Willeo and take the second exit onto Lower Roswell Rd. Turn left onto Hyde Rd.

Both

Stay on Hyde Rd, and pass the pond on your right. Just past the Gazebo are the parking spaces. We will meet in the parking area in front of the main center. Parking is free.

726 Hyde Rd, Marietta GA

GPS: 33.96568 -84.30104


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