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No Excuses, Easy Hike at Big Trees Forest Preserve




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sandy Springs, GA   Hike: No Excuses, Easy Hike at Big Trees Forest Preserve  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Apr 3 2016  11:00 am >> Sun, Apr 3 2016 12:00 pm
Registration Opens: Wed, Mar 30 2016 6:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Apr 3 2016 11:00 am
Event Duration:1 Hour
Difficulty Rating:D1: Easy
Distance:2 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:16
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 14 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

No excuses for NOT going on this hike.  Some of you have asked for a hike for beginners who can't handle speed, distance, or elevation changes yet.  Well, this is the one for you.  We'll go at an easy pace at this Sandy Springs location that is a hidden treasure right smack in the middle of a bustling city.

Big Trees Preserve should be beautiful at this time of year, with flowers pushing through the earth and trees greening up.  And to think all of this serene beauty is sequestered right on Roswell Road at the parking lot for the government building!   Plus, there's a nice bathroom house right at the trail head!

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 and breathe some fresh air without exerting themselves, or who want to begin hiking again after an injury.  Veteran hikers are certainly welcome, but please don't complain about the slow speed!  (Running is prohibited in this peaceful little park!)

There are several little trails at Big Tree Preserve, including  (1) the Backcountry Trail; (2) the Spring Hollow Trial; and (3) the Jackson Overlook Trail. These trails are for foot travel only and are easy to walk with no steep grades.


If folks are interested, we can drive to Tijuana Joe's Mexicsn Restaurant for lunch after our hike. Tijuana Joe's is in Sandy Springs, less than a mile up Roswell Road from the park.   See the note section below for the address and menu link.

If you have the time, join us for an after-lunch hike just down the street at Morgan Falls Park.   This hike starts at 1:30 pm. Are you up for two easy hikes?  Sure you are!  You can register for both the Big Tree Preserve hike plus this Morgan Falls hike at the same time.  Or choose the one that's most convenient for you.  


Required Items to Bring:

Nothing required!  Parking is free.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Water. good walking shoes, a camera, and a spray of insect repellant


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.  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

Tijuana Joe's:   7870 Roswell Rd,  Sandy Springs, GA

Menu:  http://www.tijuanajoescantina.com/menu


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*Note:

Dogs (on leash) are permitted, but let's keep it limited to 3 people with dogs.  (Multiple dogs per person are fine.)

No parking fee is required at this location.

The event will be cancelled if it rains.
You can withdraw your registration by yourself right up till start time.