Saturday Hike - Unicoi State Park to Helen and Craft Fair - Sat, Feb 17 2024

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Saturday Hike - Unicoi State Park to Helen and Craft Fair


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Unicoi State Park at the Lodge   Hike: Saturday Hike - Unicoi State Park to Helen and Craft Fair  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Feb 17 2024  10:00 am >> Sat, Feb 17 2024 12:30 pm
Registration Opens: Fri, Feb 9 2024 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Feb 17 2024 10:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Sue M.
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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:3
Number Registered So Far: 13 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Please join me for a beautiful hike on the Unicoi State Park trail to Helen.  This is a perfect hike for those that want to get out hiking more but not ready for high elevation.  We will be hiking approx 5.5 miles at a moderate pace.  This is an out and back trail that is well maintained and wide enough to walk side by side with an elevation gain of approx 600 ft.   While this trail is mostly though the woods along a creek there are 2 sections that pass through open clearings.  We will hike from the lodge to Helen where we will take a short break.   

We are meeting in the parking lot of Unicoi State Park lodge.  We are meeting in the back of the lodge near the zip line.  This is in the rear parking lot.   When you get to the lodge drive under the walkway to the back.  This is a state park where the parking fee is $5 per car unless you have an annual pass. 

We are starting promptly at 10:00 a.m.  Please allow enough time to find the lodge and park as we are leaving on time.     

This is a moderate pace hike.  Not a fast fitness hike and not leisurely. Please be prepared to stay with the group.   

NOTE........Unicoi Lodge is hosting their 49th annual Fireside Arts and Craft Show. This show hosts 50+ local and national vendors who specialize in unique handmade artistry and crafts.   As a change to previous years the show will be opened to a larger variety of artistic mediums.  This fair is totally optional and not part of the AOC event.  Admission is free.   After we finish the hike whoever wants to stay is welcome to do so.  This is a great craft fair.    The lodge also has a nice back porch if you want to bring your lunch for after the hike.    

 


Required Items to Bring:

Water

Hiking shoes/boots

$5 for parking

$ for the fair

Recommended Items to Bring:
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hiking poles

snacks

lunch 


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

The address to the Unicoi State park is

1788 Highway 356
Helen, GA  30545

Once in the park look for signs to the lodge.  Parking is in the back next to the zip line. Drive under the walkway to the back of the lodge. 

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Notes:
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