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Sawnee Mountain - 11 miler




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sawnee Mountain Visitor Center   Hike: Sawnee Mountain - 11 miler  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Jan 7 2024  8:30 am >> Sun, Jan 7 2024 12:45 pm
Registration Opens: Sun, Dec 31 2023 8:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Dec 6 2024 4:00 pm
Event Duration:4 Hours 15 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:11 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 16 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

The hike starts at the visitor center.  We will follow the Indian Seats Trail and cross Bettis-Tribble Rd to the Mountainside Trail. We will gain some elevation and distance by hiking the Church Trail, then finish the Mountainside loop to the Hilltop Trail.

We will cross Bettis-Tribble again and take a lunch break at the restroom area before continuing on the Indian Seats Trail. We'll stop at the Indian Seats overlook and then return to the visitor center.

We will hike at an approximate speed of 2.7 mph.


Required Items to Bring:

Plenty of water for a long hike

Lunch or snacks 

Hiking poles (if you use them)

Hiking shoes or boots

Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:
Event Directions:

The visitor center address is: 4075 Spot Road, Cumming, GA.


Notes:

There is no parking fee at the visitor center.


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