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Sawnee Mountain Preserve Sections 1 & 2


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Forsyth County GA   Hike: Sawnee Mountain Preserve  Sections 1 & 2  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Mar 6 2016  11:00 am >> Sun, Mar 6 2016 1:00 pm
Registration Opens: Tue, Mar 1 2016 9:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Mar 5 2016 8:00 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:5 Miles
Pace:Fast
Trip Leader(s):
Bill S
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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: 15 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Join us for a late morning hike at the picturesque Sawnee Mountain Preserve.  This is a close-in trail that offers great views of the North Georgia Mountains.  The trail is moderate with about 1000 feet of elevation gain.  We start at the environmental center on Spot Road and go at a moderate pace.  On the mountain we will do a double loop to get in about five miles while keeping our heart rate up for a workout.

The event will meet at the Environmental Center at 4075 Spot Road.  We will not be starting at the Bettis-Tribble Gap Road entrance. Go north on GA 400 to Exit 17 Hwy 306/Keith Bridge Road.  Go left at the exit until you dead end at Highway 9.  Go right on Hwy 9 about 1/3 mile to the light at Spot Road and take a left.  The entrance is on the left after about a mile and a half.

The Indian Seats lookout on the mountain top is a good spot for a short break while enjoying the scenery.


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