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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 28 2024  9:00 am >> Sun, Jan 28 2024 1:45 pm
Registration Opens: Sun, Jan 21 2024 3:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Jan 27 2024 4:00 pm
Event Duration:4 Hours 45 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:12 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: 14 / 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 Hilltop Trail. We will turn left on the Mountainside Trail and hike in a clockwise direction, and proceed on to the Church Trail.

We will finish the Mountainside loop, retrace the Hilltop Trail and then take a 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.

Our pace will be 2.7 - 2.9 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.