Double Hike - Garland Mountain (Hike 1 of 2) - Sat, Apr 12 2014

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Double Hike - Garland Mountain (Hike 1 of 2)


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Waleska, Georgia   Hike: Double Hike - Garland Mountain (Hike 1 of 2)  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Apr 12 2014  10:00 am >> Sat, Apr 12 2014 12:30 pm
Registration Opens: Mon, Apr 7 2014 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Apr 11 2014 6:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate (Exploratory)
Distance:4.5 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Joyce T.
John Stirman
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:14
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 14 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

     Come join Joyce and me as we cover a little over 4 1/2 miles of the Garland Mountain Horse and Hiking Trails.  I hiked there in early February and was so impressed with the trail condition and scenery.  The trails are immaculately maintained by the Cherokee County Saddle Club and are open to horsemen and hikers only.  Do not be concerned about horse nuggets – there were not that many and they are easily avoided (really).  We’ll be hiking parts of the Palomino, Garland Greenery and Sorrel trails.  We’ll also be stopping at the pavilion in the parking area after the hike for an optional BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch).  After we complete this hike and our lunches, Joyce and I will be driving just 6 miles over to Pine Log Creek Trail for our second hike of the day, so feel free to sign up for one or both of the hikes.  Because we want folks to be able to sign up for 1 or both hikes, we’ve decided not to have a carpool on this hike.  Dogs are allowed (up to 4) – but MUST remain on a leash and cannot be spooked by horses!



Required Items to Bring:

Plenty of Water

Good Hiking Boots

Recommended Items to Bring:
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A simple picnic lunch for after the hike


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

1411 Garland Mountain Way 30183

 

  • I-75 N toward I-575/GA-5/Chattanooga.
  • Take exit #268/I-575 N/GA-5 N/Canton onto Phillip M Landrum Memorial Hwy (I-575 N).    Go for 16.6 miles
  • Take exit #16/GA-5-BR N/GA-20 W/GA-140/Canton onto GA-140 W, GA-20 W, GA-5-BR W toward GA-5-BR N.            Go for 1.2 miles.
  • Turn right onto Marietta Hwy (GA-140, GA-5-BR).     Go for 1.5 miles.
  • Turn left onto Waleska Rd (GA-140).     Go for 10.6 miles.
  • Bear right onto Garland Mountain Trl.     Go for 1.1 miles.
  • Turn left onto Garland Mountain Way.     Go for 1.3 miles.
  • Trailhead parking will be on your left.

 


Notes:

Dogs must be on a leash at ALL times and cannot be the type to be spooked by horses.  If you are not sure, then please don't bring them.


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