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Saturday at Garland Mountain




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Waleska, Georgia   Hike: Saturday at Garland Mountain   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Mar 11 2017  9:00 am >> Sat, Mar 11 2017 12:30 pm
Registration Opens: Tue, Mar 7 2017 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Mar 11 2017 9:00 am
Event Duration:3 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:8 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Joyce T.
Carol
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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:

It's time to revisit the Garland Mountain Equestrian/Hiking Trails just a little north of the city in Waleska, GA - - not too far from Rinehardt College. The parking area and trails are maintained by the Cherokee County Saddle Club, where both riders and hikers are welcome.  Because of the equestrian connection, all the trails are named for horse breeds:  Palomino, Sorrel, Dun, Pinto, Chestnut, Dapple Grey, and Roan. Excellent blazes and maps allow for ease of following the trails, so there's no chance of getting lost.

The trails are winding and rolling, but no long, steep climbs.  

After the hike, we'll get our lunches out of the cars and eat in the pavilion just off the parking lot.  Bring your own lunch and if you like, something to share!  

Sorry, no dogs on this hike.  Dogs and horses don't mix well! 

 


Required Items to Bring:

Fluids

Hiking shoes

Lunch (to be left in the car till after the hike) - plus something to share!

 

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Hiking poles, if you like to use them

Trail snacks

 

 

 


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

 

1411 Garland Mountain Trl, 30183 Waleska, GA
  • 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:

Trail Map:  

http://www.ride-ctha.org/uploads/1/2/9/7/12978194/gmhht_trail_map_jan_2015.pdf

Bathroom available

 

 

 


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