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Fort Yargo State Park - Beginner Trail biking


The Basics:
Event Type:Bike
Event Location: Winder, GA   Bike: Fort Yargo State Park - Beginner Trail biking  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Aug 27 2011  9:30 am >> Sat, Aug 27 2011 12:00 pm
Registration Opens: Thu, Aug 18 2011 9:10 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Aug 26 2011 9:10 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Distance:7 Miles
Pace:Leisurely
Trip Leader(s):
Todd M
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:7
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

We will be biking roughly 7 easy miles of dirt trail around the park.  We will try to keep an easy to moderate pace, and try to keep the group together throughout the park. It should take less than 2.5 hours to do the circuit.
After we return to the parking area, anyone who is interested can try a more challenging section. 

NOTE:  Mountain biking can be a dangerous sport. Although we will be on the 'easy' trail, there are some rough sections which may be a challenge for beginners.

BACKUP PLAN:  Ft Yargo trails will often be closed for 24 hours after rain.  If this occurs, we will hold the event at Harbins Park (http://www.gwinnettcounty.com/portal/gwinnett/Departments/CommunityServices/ParksandRecreation/OurParksandFacilities/GuidetoYourParks/HarbinsPark), assuming these trails are open.

Located between Atlanta and Athens, this popular park features a 1792 log fort built by settlers for protection against Creek and Cherokee Indians. Today, visitors come to Fort Yargo for its wide variety of outdoor recreation and scenery. Mountain bikers and hikers can test their endurance on 18 miles of trails. A 260-acre lake offers a large swimming beach, fishing and boat ramps. A disc golf course is heavily wooded and exceptionally challenging. (Within the park is a group camp designed just for special-needs populations. Operated by the not-for-profit Camp Twin Lakes, Camp Will-A-Way is for children facing serious illnesses and other life challenges.

Required Items to Bring:

Mountain Bike, helmet

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
water, snacks, repair kit

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Take hwy 85 N to exit 106 to GA-316 E (University Pkwy toward Lawrenceville/Athens)

go approx 21.2 miles and turn left on GA-81 N towards Winder (near Home Depot & Chik Fil A)

go approx 1.4 miles to the Area B entrance, and turn right (NOTE:  if you come to the main entrance to the park you have gone 1 mile too far)

parking lot is a short distance on left.  
GPS co-ordinates:
 N 33.96637361723275 W -83.7408185005188


Notes:

There is a $5 parking fee unless you have a State Park pass.  You will need exact change for parking at area B, or you can go to the main park entrance to purchase your parking pass.

Up to date information about Yargo biking trails can be found at:
 yaba.homestead.com
Trails are closed for 24 hours after heavy rain 


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

Cost Includes:State Park Parking Fee ($5) unless you have an annual park pass

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