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Friday Lunch Time Hike: Big Trees Forest Preserve


The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: Sandy Springs, GA   Urban Hike: Friday Lunch Time Hike: Big Trees Forest Preserve  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Aug 5 2011  12:00 pm >> Fri, Aug 5 2011 1:00 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, Jul 28 2011 11:49 am
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Aug 4 2011 9:00 pm
Event Duration:1 hour
Difficulty Rating:D1: Easy
Distance:1.5 Miles
Pace:Leisurely
Trip Leader(s):
Richard A. Zalik
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:16
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:
This easy trail explores Power's Branch, a tributary of the Chattahoochee River and a ridge above the river. It include scenic stream side views, some with large granite boulders that make the area a photographer's dream. The land is adjacent to busy Roswell Road and actually includes a portion of the original road as well as part of the grade for the Bull Sluice Railroad.

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Water. Hiking Shoes

How to Get There:
Event Directions:7645 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, GA 30350

From Atlanta or I-285 take GA 400 north to Exit 6, Northridge Road. At the end of the ramp turn right, crossing over GA 400 and continue straight. Turn left on GA 9/Roswell Road and continue south for 1.2 miles to the North Fulton Annex, just after Morgan Falls Dam Road. Turn left into the south (second) parking lot and look for the trailhead almost directly in front of you.

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