3-Event Part 1: Big Trees Forest Preserve - Wed, Jan 25 2012

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3-Event Part 1: Big Trees Forest Preserve


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sandy Springs, GA   Hike: 3-Event Part 1: Big Trees Forest Preserve  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Jan 25 2012  11:00 am >> Tue, Jan 17 2012 11:45 am
Registration Opens: Thu, Jan 19 2012 8:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Jan 25 2012 8:00 am
Event Duration:approx 1 hour
Difficulty Rating:D1: Easy
Distance:1.5 Miles
Pace:Leisurely
Trip Leader(s):
Joyce T.
Tony C
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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:2
Number Registered So Far: 8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:
We'll start our day's events with a nice warm-up hike at Big Tree Preserve.  Feel free to sign up for this hike alone, or join us on others during the day.

This is an excellent hike for folks who want to get into hiking for the first time, who want to simply get out and enjoy some fresh air without exerting themselves, or who want to begin hiking again after an injury.  We will go at a leisurely pace over the gently rolling hills that pass the watershed of Powers Branch, a tributary of the Chattahoochess River.

For those who can join us, consider registering for the hike at Morgan Falls, just 1/10 mile down Roswell Road.  That hike will begin at 11 am and will be a little more strenuous than the Big Tree hike.


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

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Big Tree Forest Preserve
7645 Roswell Road
Sandy Springs,FA 30350

From 285
- Go NORTH on GA-400 1 1/2 miles to exit 5B (Sandy Springs).
- Go west 1.3 miles on Abernathy Rd. to Roswell Rd.
- Turn right onto Roswell Rd. and go north 2.1 miles.
The Forest is on the right next to the North Fulton County Government Service Center Building.

Going SOUTH on GA-400
- Take Exit 5 onto Abernathy Rd.
- Turn right onto Abernathy and follow from above.


Notes:

Trail Map: http://www.bigtreesforest.com/images/BigTrees_Preserve_Small.pdf


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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note: The event will be cancelled if it rains.
Please remove your name from the list if you are unable to attend. You'll be able to do this through 8 AM on the morning of the hike.