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Fort Yargo Lake Loop![]() | |||||||
The Basics: | |||||||
Event Type: | ![]() | Hike | ![]() | ||||
Event Location: | ![]() |
Winder, GA
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Date(s) & Time: | ![]() | Sat, Jul 6 2024 9:00 am >> Sat, Jul 6 2024 12:00 pm | ![]() | ||||
Registration Opens: | ![]() | Wed, Jul 3 2024 8:00 pm | ![]() | ||||
Registration Cut Off: | ![]() | Fri, Jul 5 2024 8:00 pm | ![]() | ||||
Event Duration: | ![]() | 3 Hours | ![]() | ||||
Difficulty Rating: | ![]() | D3: Moderate | ![]() | ||||
Distance: | ![]() | 7 Miles | ![]() | ||||
Pace: | ![]() | Moderate | ![]() | ||||
Trip Leader(s): | ![]() | Todd M![]() 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: | ![]() | 10 | |||||
Minimum Group Size: | ![]() | 4 | |||||
Number Registered So Far: | ![]() | 8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | |||||
Are Dogs Permitted: | ![]() | Yes | |||||
Itinerary: | |||||||
Welcome to Fort Yargo Lake Loop hike! Please arrive 10 minutes early and gather in front of the Visitor Center. We will meet everyone, get situated, and begin the hike promptly at 9:00 am. The Lake Loop trailhead is located next to the Visitor Center. The trail travels 7 miles around a 260-acre lake and is open to both foot traffic and bicycles. The trail hugs the shoreline in many locations, offering good wildlife viewing. We may see white-tailed deer, squirrels, birds, rabbits and turtles. It also travels into wooded uplands for different views of plants and trees. Located between Atlanta and Athens, Fort Yargo State Park features a 1792 log fort built by settlers for protection against Creek and Cherokee Indians. Visitors come to Fort Yargo for its wide variety of outdoor recreation and scenery. Trail map: https://gastateparks.org/sites/default/files/parks/pdf/trailmaps/FortYargo_TrailMap_2019.pdf Difficulty The Lake Loop trail is relatively flat with moderate elevation gain. You will need to be willing to keep pace with the group, faster on flat surfaces and slower on hills. Amenities Parking facility, restroom facility, informational signage, souvenir shop Parking Daily pass is $5, pay at the gate. Annual passes are available. | |||||||
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How to Get There: | |||||||
Event Directions: | ![]() | GPS Coordinates: 33.97869605548163, -83.7348387327597 On Waze type Fort Yargo Visitor Center Address: 210 S Broad Street, Winder, GA | ![]() | ||||
Notes: | |||||||
** Maximum 2 dogs for this hike. Dogs must be kept on leash at all times. * We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events. | |||||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. |