More fun in Gainesvile - Chicopee Trail

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More fun in Gainesvile - Chicopee Trail

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Elachee Nature Center

Hike: More fun in Gainesvile - Chicopee Trail

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Mar 8 2025 1:00 pm >> Sat, Mar 8 2025 4:00 pm

Registration Opens:

Tue, Mar 4 2025 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Mar 8 2025 7:00 am

Event Duration:

3 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

8.3 Miles

Pace:

Fast

Trip Leader(s):

Mahsheed

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Come and hike some more!

We will go to Elachee Nature Center and hike the Chicopee Trail.

This trail is a hidden gem, it feels like you are stepping on clouds, rarely to encounter any roots and NO Rocks, literally none!

Elevation of 1240 feet is spread out, and equally split between the trips out and back, 4 beautiful creeks to cross and get your feet wet, we will not pause to change shoes.

We will take the trail south all the way to Chicopee Lake, then head back north.

Chicopee does not intersect with any other trails, so no chance in making the wrong turn.

These are photos from last week for the creeks, as you can see, it's shallow and mostly narrow but it's unavoidable to get your feet wet, I would say the trail is totally worth it.

There is $5 parking fee, you will pay at the entrance gate.

NOTE: a SEPERATE hike is posted at the same park for start time at 9am, that Moderate hike will be 8 miles on different trails , 1100 feet elevation. Feel free to sign up for both and get a whole day of fun in Gainsville.

Required Items to Bring:

Change of shoes and socks

Water

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Waterproof shoes

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

2125 Elachee Drive
Gainesville, GA 30504

We will NOT park by the visitor center, we will park at the gravel rd near the trailhead. Watch for this sign after you pass the entrance gate.

There is $5 parking fee, you will pay at the entrance gate.

Notes:

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Registration for this event opens at 3/4/2025 8:00:00 PM