Fort Yargo Lake Loop - Sat, Jul 27 2024

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Fort Yargo Lake Loop


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Winder, GA   Hike: Fort Yargo Lake Loop  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jul 27 2024  9:00 am >> Sat, Jul 27 2024 12:00 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, Jul 25 2024 12:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Jul 26 2024 10:00 pm
Event Duration:3 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:7 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Todd M
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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: 9 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Welcome to Fort Yargo Lake Loop hike! 

Please arrive 10 minutes early and gather in front of the Visitor Center. We will meet everyone, get situated, and begin the hike promptly at 9:00 am.

The Lake Loop trailhead is located next to the Visitor Center. The trail travels 7 miles around a 260-acre lake and is open to both foot traffic and bicycles. The trail hugs the shoreline in many locations, offering good wildlife viewing. We may see white-tailed deer, squirrels, birds, rabbits and turtles. It also travels into wooded uplands for different views of plants and trees. 

Located between Atlanta and Athens, Fort Yargo State Park features a 1792 log fort built by settlers for protection against Creek and Cherokee Indians. Visitors come to Fort Yargo for its wide variety of outdoor recreation and scenery. 

Trail map: https://gastateparks.org/sites/default/files/parks/pdf/trailm aps/FortYargo_TrailMap_2019.pdf 

Difficulty

The Lake Loop trail is relatively flat with moderate elevation gain. You will need to be willing to keep pace with the group, faster on flat surfaces and slower on hills.

Amenities

Parking facility, restroom facility, informational signage, souvenir shop

Parking

Daily pass is $5, pay at the gate. Annual passes are available. 


Required Items to Bring:

Fluid for hydration

Hiking/walking shoes with good traction

Appropriate clothing for weather

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

GPS Coordinates: 33.97869605548163, -83.7348387327597

On Waze type Fort Yargo Visitor Center

Address: 210 S Broad Street, Winder, GA 


Notes:

** Maximum 2 well behaved dogs for this hike. Dogs must be kept on leash at all times.


* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.


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