Easy Hike: Big Trees Forest Preserve - Tue, May 15 2012

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Easy Hike: Big Trees Forest Preserve


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sandy Springs, GA   Hike: Easy Hike: Big Trees Forest Preserve  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Tue, May 15 2012  11:00 am >> Tue, May 15 2012 12:00 pm
Registration Opens: Sun, May 13 2012 6:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Tue, May 15 2012 9:00 am
Event Duration:1 Hour
Difficulty Rating:D1: Easy
Distance:1.5 Miles
Pace:Leisurely
Trip Leader(s):
Joyce T.
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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: 3 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

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 the beauty of nature, or who just want to get some fresh air without exerting themselves.

We will go at a leisurely pace, perhaps stopping to note some of the self-guided points of interest along the route. We'll see some beautiful trees, plants and wildlife in this protected little area.

The "Backcountry Trail System" consists of three trails: (1) Backcountry Trail; (2) Spring Hollow Trial; (3) the Jackson Overlook Trail. These trails are for foot travel only and are easy to walk;  there are no steep grades.

Those who have the time and energy are invited to sign up for a second hike at Morgan Falls, just a traffic light down the road. We'll start that hike at 12:15 PM.  It will also be a beginner's hike with some beautiful overviews of the Bull Sluice lake.


Recommended Items to Bring:
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Good shoes

Water

Long pants for protection against poison ivy

Sunscreen and insect repellant


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

GPS Coordinates: 33°57'49; 84°21'45

ADDRESS:

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.  It shares the same parking lot as the government 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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