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Laurel Ridge Trail at Buford Dam![]() | |||||||
The Basics: | |||||||
Event Type: | ![]() | Hike | ![]() | ||||
Event Location: | ![]() |
Buford
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Date(s) & Time: | ![]() | Sat, May 18 2024 9:45 am >> Sat, May 18 2024 11:45 am | ![]() | ||||
Registration Opens: | ![]() | Fri, May 10 2024 9:00 am | ![]() | ||||
Registration Cut Off: | ![]() | Fri, May 17 2024 7:00 pm | ![]() | ||||
Event Duration: | ![]() | 2 Hours | ![]() | ||||
Difficulty Rating: | ![]() | D2: Easy to Moderate | ![]() | ||||
Distance: | ![]() | 4.2 Miles | ![]() | ||||
Pace: | ![]() | Moderate | ![]() | ||||
Trip Leader(s): | ![]() | Jerry K![]() You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information. | ![]() | ||||
Member Cost: | ![]() | None | |||||
Participant Info: | |||||||
Who's Invited: | ![]() | Members Only, 21 And Older Only | ![]() | ||||
Maximum Group Size: | ![]() | 12 | |||||
Minimum Group Size: | ![]() | 3 | |||||
Number Registered So Far: | ![]() | 7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | |||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | ![]() | No | |||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
Join us as we explore the Laurel Ridge Trail. The trail meanders through both Forsyth and Gwinett, as well as bordering the Chattahoochee and Lake Lanier. It is a very scenic hike that includes wooded areas as well as water views. The trail has several elevation changes, none are extreme. We will be moving at a moderate pace throughout. We will meet in the parking lot at the Lower Overlook Park bathrooms and begin hiking at 9:45 am (Parking lot opens at 8am). We will take the trail from the parking lot and hike toward the Chattahoochee River to start. We will most likely be finished in a little under 2hrs, but I like to allow a little extra time in case we run across any obstacles. Dogs are not permitted per Lake Lanier Authority. | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | ![]() | From I85, head north and take the I 985 exit. Continue a little under 4 miles on I 985 until Exit 4. At the top of the ramp take a left onto SR 20. Proceed about 5.5 miles on SR 20 and take a right onto Suwanee Dam Road, which dead ends after 2.2 miles when it reaches Buford Dam Road. Take a left onto Buford Dam Road, and proceed 1 mile. The Lower Overlook parking will be on your right. If you reach Buford Dam you have gone too far. From 400 - exit 14, go east to Samples Rd. Turn left on Samples and follow to Buford Dam rd. Turn right onto Buford Dam and continue east. immediately after crossing the dam look for Lower Overllok parking on your left. | ![]() | ||||
Notes: | |||||||
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