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Saturday Night Flashlight Hike at Big Trees




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sandy Springs Georgia   Hike: Saturday Night Flashlight Hike at Big Trees   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Sep 17 2016  7:30 pm >> Sat, Sep 17 2016 8:30 pm
Registration Opens: Sun, Sep 11 2016 4:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Sep 17 2016 7:00 pm
Event Duration:1 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D1: Easy
Distance:3 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Erica B
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:20
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 19 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

 Since it's  getting dark earlier, it is time to bring our flashlights to the Saturday night  hikes. Last week, we tried it at Big Trees and had fun. So this week, we will hike with flashlights again at Big Trees. 

 Big Tree Forest Preserve is a nice 1.2- mile nature trail in the Sandy Springs community. The trail is a mulch and dirt trail with mild slopes. Many rocks along the stream that parallels the hiking trail add to the wonderful landscapes at Big Trees. (http://www.bigtreesforest.com/)

This nature trail is a perfect trail for beginning hikers and those who just want a moderate to leisurely hike.  Since this is a small trail, we will move at a moderate pace to complete our three-mile hike in an hour. 

Newcomers, beginners and all levels of hikers are welcome to join.  

I look forward to hiking with everyone!  

Special Invitation 

Several of us go to eat after the event. You are welcome to join us.   

This week it is Aladdins, Dunwoody Place, 8725 Roswell Rd #1, Atlanta, GA 30350. (This is optional, but I hope that everyone will want to go eat with us!). http://www.aladdinmediterraneanrestaurant.com/

I hope to see you at the hike and for dinner!

 


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Athletic or hiking shoes and water.


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Big Tree Preserve is located in Sandy Springs at 7645   Roswell Rd., Sandy Springs, Ga, 30350. The entrance to the trail is in the same parking lot as the Sandy Springs tag office (North Fulton Annex).

Take 400 N to Exit 6, Northridge   Road. Circle around and turn Right at the end of the exit ramp. In 0.4 miles, turn Left on GA 9 (Roswell Road). Continue South for 1.4 miles to the North Fulton Annex. Turn left into the second parking lot. You will see the large Big Tree Preserve sign in the parking lot.


Notes:
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Cost Includes:

Free parking and bathrooms at the trailhead.


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