Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center - Sat, Aug 25 2012

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Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Near Covington, GA   Hike: Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Aug 25 2012  1:30 pm >> Sat, Aug 25 2012 3:30 pm  (Carpool Departure: 12:20 pm   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Thu, Aug 23 2012 6:06 am
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Aug 25 2012 12:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:4.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
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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:4
Number Registered So Far: 3 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center (CEWC) is a pristine 6400-acre GA DNR nature preserve less than an hour's drive east of Atlanta (15 miles SE of Covington, GA near I-20).  It is an excellent destination for hikers, with more than 10 miles of well marked forested trails that loop around its lovely lakes and granite outcrops.

We will meet at the Charlie Elliot Visitor Center Parking lot.  We will hike the Granite Outcrop Trail, Murder Creek Trail, Clubhouse Trail, and White Trail for about a 4.5 mile loop.

The Visitor Center is very nice, and after our hike is completed anyone who would like can spend some time inside.  The visitor center contains a collection of books, photographs and other hunting and fishing memorabilia that he donated. The museum also houses a replica of Charlie's actual den, interactive wildlife exhibits, a freshwater fish aquarium and a bird-viewing alcove, which overlooks habitat ponds and a native plant garden.  There is also a Gift Gallery with apparel, field guides, birdfeeders and other unique gift items for sale.

  • There are restrooms and water fountains located at the visitor center.
  • This event has a start time of 1 hour after the finish time of the Panola Mtn event on the same day to make it convenient for anyone already on the "east" side of town who may want to add another event to their day's intinerary.

Required Items to Bring:
  • Water or sports drink (1 liter recommended)
  • Good hiking shoes
Recommended Items to Bring:
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  • Camera
  • A small snack
  • Cash or credit card in case you find anything you may desire at the gift shop.

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

From the I-20 / I-285 interchange on the EAST side of Atlanta...

1. Take I-20 E toward Augusta for about 31 miles and exit to your Right at Exit #98, "GA-11".

2. Turn Right onto GA-11 (toward Monticello) and go straight ahead about 9.5 miles to its junction with Marben Farm Road. (En route you'll pass through the town of Mansfield.  Look for the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center directional sign at the Marben Farm Rd junction.)

3. Turn Left onto Marben Farm Road and go 1.0 mile to Elliott Trail.

4. Turn Right onto Elliott Trail and go 0.5 mile to the Visitor Center parking lot.  

ENTERED "DESTINATION" for use with GPS Navigation or GOOGLE.com/maps in conjunction with above directions:  
ADDRESS: Elliott Trail, Shady Dale, GA 31085.
LAT/LON COORDINATES: 33.4628,-83.7338

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):0Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 12:20 pm
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