Saturday Afternoon Hike: A Walk in the Woods

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Saturday Afternoon Hike: A Walk in the Woods

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Clinton Nature Preserve, 8720 Ephesus Church Road, Villa Rica, GA 30180

Hike: Saturday Afternoon Hike: A Walk in the Woods

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jun 24 2017 3:00 pm >> Sat, Jun 24 2017 5:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 2:00 pm *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, Jun 21 2017 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jun 24 2017 4:00 am

Event Duration:

2 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

6 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Richard A. Zalik

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

This hike will take place in the Clinton Nature Preserve area and will consist of three loops that end and begin either at or very close to the trailhead, so that if you get tired you may end your hike earlier. The preserve has clean bathroom facilities.
This 200-acre park was donated to Douglas County by Ms. Annie Mae Clinton. The park is required by Ms. Clinton's will to remain in its natural state as much as possible. The park contains nature trails, and open exploration areas.

About one mile into the woods (by hiking), is the Carnes Cabin, a pre-Civil War residence, that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Required Items to Bring:

Water, good hiking shoes.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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insect repellent

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

CLINTON NATURE PRESERVE is located at 8720 Ephesus Church Road one mile west of Post Road. The Post Road/Ephesus Church Road intersection is one-half mile south of the Post Road/Interstate 20 interchange. Once you enter the preserve, continue on the access road until it dead ends. There is an unpaved parking lot on the right.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

80Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

2:00 pm

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $32.00 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Notes:

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:

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