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Indian Seats and Fairy Trails




The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sawnee Mountain Preserve   Hike: Indian Seats and Fairy Trails  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Dec 6 2024  10:00 am >> Fri, Dec 6 2024 12:30 pm
Registration Opens: Sat, Nov 30 2024 8:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Dec 6 2024 7:00 am
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:6 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Kian
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Please arrive 10 minutes early and gather in front of the bathroom facility. We will meet everyone and begin the hike promptly at 10 am.

We will access the Indian Seats Loop trailhead and head up clockwise. About a mile up the serene woodland, we will lean left to visit the cute little fairies dotted along the Fairy Trails, then continue on a steeper ascent to the peak. We will take a few minutes at the Indian Seats observation deck, to enjoy a snack and the stunning panoramic vista of the north Georgia mountains. Instead of completing the loop, we will return where we came.

Difficulty

This is not a fitness hike. We will maintain a moderate pace between 2.5 - 3.0 mph, faster on descent, and slower on ascent. There will be breaks for water as needed. Total distance 6 miles. Elevation gain 725ft. 

Parking

parking is free.

Please note that we will be meeting at the Sawnee Preserve Mountain - Indian Seats parking lot. Do not confuse this with the Sawnee Mountainside Trail parking lot, which is located on the opposite side of Bettis Tribble Gap Road. If you see a large children’s playground, you are in the wrong parking area. I recommend using the GPS coordinates for precise directions.


Required Items to Bring:

Fluid for hydration

Hiking/walking shoes with good traction

Appropriate clothing for weather

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking poles


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Address: 2500 Bettis Tribble Gap Rd, Cumming, GA 30040

GPS coordinates:34.24517957181557, -84.13884869464376


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


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